Taquara colombiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Davidse & Zuloaga) I.L.C.Oliveira & R.P.Oliveira
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 192: 78 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034775
Common Names
- Taquara colombiensis
- Colombiensis Taquara
- Taquara Taquara
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taquara colombiensis (also called Colombian Taquara, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a tuft of basal leaves and a stem that is topped with a single inflorescence. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, bogs and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taquara colombiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taquara colombiensis is small, yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round and glossy. The seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taquara colombiensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden or into larger containers. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Taquara colombiensis
Taquara colombiensis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia.
Taquara colombiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taquara colombiensis?
Taquara colombiensis
What is the common name of Taquara colombiensis?
Colombiensis Taquara
Where is Taquara colombiensis found?
Taquara colombiensis is found in Colombia
Species in the Taquara 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:77205431-1: 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].