Arthrostylidium schomburgkii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Arthrostylidium |
Species: | A. schomburgkii |
Binomial name | |
Arthrostylidium schomburgkii (Benn.) Munro | |
Arthrostylidium schomburgkii is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family (Gramineae, or Poaceae) and subfamily Bambuseae. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is commonly called Curata. the species are native to Central America, the West Indies, northern South America, the Guianas and southern Mexico. [5] It is most noteworthy for the extreme length of its lowest internode; which can be up to sixteen feet (five meters) in length. [6] This long internode is used by the indigenous people to make excellent blowguns. This internode is exceeded in length only by some populations of Cyperus papyrus. The upper internodes are much shorter; 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 centimeters) in length.
Phyllostachys is a genus of Asian bamboo in the grass family. Many of the species are found in central and southern China, with a few species in northern Indochina and in the Himalayas. Some of the species have become naturalized in parts of Asia, Australia, the Americas, and southern Europe.
The Bambuseae are the most diverse tribe of bamboos in the grass family (Poaceae). They consist of woody species from tropical regions, including some giant bamboos. Their sister group are the small herbaceous bamboos from the tropics in tribe Olyreae, while the temperate woody bamboos (Arundinarieae) are more distantly related. The Bambuseae fall into two clades, corresponding to species from the Neotropics and from the Paleotropics.
Agropyron is a genus of Eurasian plants in the grass family), native to Europe and Asia but widely naturalized in North America.
Arthrostylidium is a Neotropical genus of climbing bamboo in the grass family. the species are native to Central America, the West Indies, northern South America, and southern Mexico.
Eremocaulon is a genus of Brazilian bamboo in the grass family.
Bambusa vulgaris, common bamboo, is an open-clump type bamboo species. It is native to Indochina and to the province of Yunnan in southern China, but it has been widely cultivated in many other places and has become naturalized in several regions. Among bamboo species, it is one of the largest and most easily recognized.
Aniselytron is a genus of Asian plants in the grass family.
Ixophorus is a genus of Latin American plants in the grass family. The only recognized species is Ixophorus unisetus. Some authors have included one or two other species in the genus, such as I. pringlei, but these have more recently been reduced to synonymy. Common names for I. unisetus include crane grass, turkey grass, Honduras grass, Mexican grass, Central America grass, hático (Colombia), zacate blanco, and zacate chompipe (Nicaragua).
Aulonemia cochabambensis is a species of Aulonemia bamboo. The species is part of the grass family and is endemic to Latin America.
Arthrostylidium excelsum is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium reflexum is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium sarmentosum is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family. The species is native to Central America, the West Indies, northern South America, and southern Mexico.
Arthrostylidium punctulatum is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium scandens is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium pubescens is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium multispicatum, commonly known as woodland climbing bamboo, is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium judziewiczii is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family. The species is native to Central America, the West Indies, northern South America, and southern Mexico.
Arthrostylidium merostachyoides is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
Arthrostylidium simpliciusculum is a species of Arthrostylidium bamboo in the grass family.
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