Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chigar
ID:
909261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapleton) Stapleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 140 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908596

Common Names

  • Thamnocalamus chigar
  • Chigar Thamnocalamus
  • Thamnocalamus Chigar

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Description

Thamnocalamus chigar (also called Thamnocalamus chigar, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnocalamus chigar is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnocalamus chigar has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnocalamus chigar is a bamboo that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to encourage branching and to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Thamnocalamus chigar

Thamnocalamus chigar is found in the Himalayas and in parts of India and Nepal.

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

Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448445-2: 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].