Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
874233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. ex Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 247 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873568



Common Names

  • Oblonga Guaduella
  • Guaduella
  • Bamboo


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Description

Guaduella oblonga (also called Oblong Guaduella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with an erect stem up to 80 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Guaduella oblonga 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 oblonga 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 oblonga 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 oblonga

Guaduella oblonga can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Guaduella oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guaduella oblonga?

Guaduella oblonga

What is the common name of Guaduella oblonga?

Oblong bamboo

What is the habitat of Guaduella oblonga?

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404341-1: 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].