Gynerium sagittatum
Uva Grass, Wildcane
Also known as: Arundo sagittata (Aubl.) Pers. +3 more
- Arundo sagittata (Aubl.) Pers.
- Arundo sagittata Aubl. ex P.Beauv.
- Gynerium saccharoides Kunth
- Saccharum sagittatum Aubl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Gynerium sagittatum (commonly known as Uva Grass or Wildcane) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Galápagos, Ghana
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms