Guadua paniculata
Guadua paniculata, commonly known as Guadua bamboo, is a versatile perennial grass native to tropical regions. Renowned for its exceptional strength and rapid growth, this plant serves vital ecological and economic purposes. Beyond its structural utility in construction, it holds significant potential in medicinal applications and sustainable environmental conservation.
- Scientific name: Guadua paniculata
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, falling into the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Guadua.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Guadua | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Guadua paniculata, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as guadua, while in English, it is sometimes called Guadua bamboo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of Mexico and Central America. Within Mexico, its habitat extends from the Southwest to the Southeast portions of the country. Moving into Central America, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Guatemala and El Salvador. Additionally, its geographical range reaches further south into Costa Rica. Together, these locations define the specific tropical territories where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
Activities
Guadua paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Guadua paniculata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |