Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
883329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) C.E.Calderón ex Soderstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 44: 21 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882664

Common Names

  • Acuminata Otatea
  • Acuminata Otatea
  • Otatea Acuminata

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Description

Otatea acuminata (also called Mexican Weeping Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is a clumping bamboo with arching stems and drooping foliage. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Otatea acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otatea acuminata has a small, white flower with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otatea acuminata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Otatea acuminata

Otatea acuminata can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Otatea acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otatea acuminata?

Otatea acuminata

What is the common name of Otatea acuminata?

Mexican Weeping Bamboo

What is the habitat of Otatea acuminata?

Moist, shady woods

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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1081783-2: 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].