Chusquea spectabilis L.G. Clark belongs to the Poaceae family. Flora of the World contains 1 recorded occurrence of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Neurolepis aperta, Neill, D 15998--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Res.Tapichalaca. Qb. Honda. 25 Sep 07. 280a (14).jpg
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Chusquea
Specific Epithet
spectabilis
Authorship
L.G. Clark
9/25/2007
Location
Ecuador, Zamora-Chinchipe, Palanda
-4.489722, -79.136389
Location Remarks
Tapichalaca Reserve, south of Podocarpus National Park, east of road between Yangana and Valladolid, upper Río Chinchipe watershed, near beginning of mule trail to Quebrada Honda. Exposed ridge with very dense, dwarf montane forest and low dense montane scrub. 2250 m elev.
Collectors
David A. Neill, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Tall grass, over 5 m tall, the leaves and inflorescence arching over low shrubby vegetation. Seeds eaten by finches.
