Chusquea spicata
Also known as: Chusquea humilis Lechl. ex Munro +1 more
- Chusquea humilis Lechl. ex Munro
- Swallenochloa spicata (Munro) McClure
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.
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Chusquea spicata is a bamboo belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Chusquea, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bamboo
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru