Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuessyi
ID:
1305436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roque & V.A.Funk

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1099 (figs. 4-7) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317890



Common Names

  • Fulcaldea stuessyi
  • Stuessyi Fulcaldea
  • Stuessyi Fulcaldea Tree


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Description

Fulcaldea stuessyi (also called Stuessy's Fulcaldea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rocky outcrops in the Atlantic Forest. It is a shrub with long, thin leaves that are green on the top and reddish underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Fulcaldea stuessyi is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fulcaldea stuessyi is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark, glossy, and oblong. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fulcaldea stuessyi can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Fulcaldea stuessyi

Fulcaldea stuessyi is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Fulcaldea stuessyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fulcaldea stuessyi?

Fulcaldea stuessyi

What is the natural habitat of Fulcaldea stuessyi?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Fulcaldea stuessyi?

White to pale yellow

Species in the Fulcaldea genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.