Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
longicuspe
ID:
693287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) N.A.Murray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 47: 272 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692620



Common Names

  • Froesiodendron longicuspe
  • Longicuspe Froesiodendron
  • Froesiodendron Longicuspe


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Description

Froesiodendron longicuspe (also called Long-spiked Froesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it is found in montane forests. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a stem up to 1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Froesiodendron longicuspe is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Froesiodendron longicuspe is a small, white, four-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Froesiodendron longicuspe is a warm-season perennial grass native to South America. It is typically grown for forage and hay production. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a short-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.

Where to Find Froesiodendron longicuspe

Froesiodendron longicuspe is native to tropical South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Froesiodendron longicuspe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Froesiodendron longicuspe?

Froesiodendron longicuspe

What is the common name of Froesiodendron longicuspe?

Long-spike snakecotton

What is the natural habitat of Froesiodendron longicuspe?

Grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Nancy A. Murray (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Murray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985069-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.