Guadua tuxtlensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Londoño & Ruiz-Sanchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 92: 484 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343079
Common Names
- Guadua tuxtlensis
- Tuxtlensis Guadua
- Guadua Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guadua tuxtlensis (also called Guadua tuxtlensis var. tuxtlensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Guadua. It is found in Mexico. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Guadua tuxtlensis is used for making furniture, construction, and paper products. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guadua tuxtlensis is a yellow or orange-coloured labellum with a white or cream-coloured centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guadua tuxtlensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The plant can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Guadua tuxtlensis
Guadua tuxtlensis is native to Mexico.
Guadua tuxtlensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guadua tuxtlensis?
Guadua tuxtlensis
What is the common name of Guadua tuxtlensis?
Tuxtla Guadua
What is the natural habitat of Guadua tuxtlensis?
Tropical moist forests
Species in the Guadua genus
Guadua aculeata, Guadua amplexifolia, Guadua angustifolia, Guadua calderoniana, Guadua chacoensis, Guadua ciliata, Guadua glomerata, Guadua inermis, Guadua latifolia, Guadua longifolia, Guadua macclurei, Guadua macrospiculata, Guadua macrostachya, Guadua maculosa, Guadua paniculata, Guadua paraguayana, Guadua refracta, Guadua sarcocarpa, Guadua superba, Guadua tagoara, Guadua trinii, Guadua uncinata, Guadua velutina, Guadua venezuelae, Guadua virgata, Guadua weberbaueri, Guadua magna, Guadua incana, Guadua chaparensis, Guadua lynnclarkiae, Guadua takahashiae, Guadua tuxtlensis, Guadua variegata,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
Eduardo Ruiz-Sanchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz-Sanchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148411-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].