Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
jauensis
ID:
1253922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidse & A.Vicentini

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253260

Common Names

  • Arundoclaytonia
  • Jau Arundoclaytonia
  • Jau Palm

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Description

Arundoclaytonia jauensis (also called Jau River-oat, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil and Argentina. It grows in wet meadows, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arundoclaytonia jauensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundoclaytonia jauensis has small white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundoclaytonia jauensis is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Arundoclaytonia jauensis

Arundoclaytonia jauensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Arundoclaytonia jauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundoclaytonia jauensis?

Arundoclaytonia jauensis

What is the common name of Arundoclaytonia jauensis?

Jau Palm

What is the natural habitat of Arundoclaytonia jauensis?

It is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Species in the Arundoclaytonia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50170185: Based on the initial data import
Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.