Poecilostachys viguieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viguieri
ID:
895072
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 36 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894407
Common Names
- Poecilostachys viguieri
- Viguier's Poecilostachys
- Viguier's Poecilostachys Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poecilostachys viguieri (also called Viguier's bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Madagascar. It is a clump-forming bamboo with thick stems and broad leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Poecilostachys viguieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poecilostachys viguieri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poecilostachys viguieri is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be pruned to keep the plant in shape and to encourage flowering.
Where to Find Poecilostachys viguieri
Poecilostachys viguieri can be found in Madagascar.
Poecilostachys viguieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poecilostachys viguieri?
Poecilostachys viguieri
What is the common name of Poecilostachys viguieri?
Viguieri Poecilostachys
Where is Poecilostachys viguieri found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Poecilostachys genus
Poecilostachys ambositrensis, Poecilostachys bakeri, Poecilostachys baronis, Poecilostachys confertiflora, Poecilostachys geminata, Poecilostachys hildebrandtii, Poecilostachys humbertii, Poecilostachys mainborondroensis, Poecilostachys manongarivensis, Poecilostachys marojejyensis, Poecilostachys mollis, Poecilostachys muscicola, Poecilostachys oplismenoides, Poecilostachys tsaratananensis, Poecilostachys viguieri,
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418471-1: 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].