Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 108: 188 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508016
Common Names
- Suessenguthia wallnoeferi
- Wallnoeferi Suessenguthia
- Wallnoefer's Suessenguthia
Description
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi (also called Wallnöfer's Suessenguthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests, savannas, and rocky outcrops. It is a small shrub with thin, green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts.
Where to Find Suessenguthia wallnoeferi
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suessenguthia wallnoeferi?
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi
What is the common name of Suessenguthia wallnoeferi?
Wallnöfer's Suessenguthia
What is the natural habitat of Suessenguthia wallnoeferi?
Suessenguthia wallnoeferi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Suessenguthia genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,