Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 6 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895659
Common Names
- Kaieteurana Bamboo
- Raddiella kaieteurana
- Kaieteurana Reed Bamboo
Description
Raddiella kaieteurana (also called Kaieteur Raddiella, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Raddiella kaieteurana has been used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Raddiella kaieteurana is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raddiella kaieteurana is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Raddiella kaieteurana
Raddiella kaieteurana is native to Guyana and Suriname.
Species in the Raddiella genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216749-2: 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].