Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marantifolia
ID:
874231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 676 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873566



Common Names

  • Marantifolia Guaduella
  • Guaduella
  • Bamboo


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Description

Guaduella marantifolia (also called Marantifolia Guaduella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with an erect stem up to 60 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Guaduella marantifolia is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and construction materials. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guaduella marantifolia has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guaduella marantifolia is a clumping bamboo species that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to keep it at a desired height.

Where to Find Guaduella marantifolia

Guaduella marantifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Guaduella marantifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guaduella marantifolia?

Guaduella marantifolia

What is the common name of Guaduella marantifolia?

Maranta-leaved bamboo

What is the habitat of Guaduella marantifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404290-1: 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].