Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 266 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692623
Common Names
- Frommia ceratophylloides
- Ceratophylloides Frommia
- Frommia Ceratophylloides
Description
Frommia ceratophylloides (also called Ceratophylloid Frommia, 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
Frommia ceratophylloides 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 Frommia ceratophylloides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frommia ceratophylloides 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 Frommia ceratophylloides
Frommia ceratophylloides is native to tropical South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Frommia ceratophylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frommia ceratophylloides?
Frommia ceratophylloides
What is the common name of Frommia ceratophylloides?
Ceratophylloid snakecotton
What is the natural habitat of Frommia ceratophylloides?
Grasslands and scrublands
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