Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
popoviana
ID:
603992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 108: 400 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603324



Common Names

  • Popoviana Choriantha
  • Choriantha Popoviana
  • Popovian Choriantha


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Description

Choriantha popoviana (also called 'Popov's Choriantha', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, arching, green leaves with reddish-brown spots. It is found growing in the humid forests of the Atlantic Forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Choriantha popoviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Choriantha popoviana has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Choriantha popoviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Choriantha popoviana

Choriantha popoviana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Choriantha popoviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Choriantha popoviana?

Choriantha popoviana

What is the common name of Choriantha popoviana?

Popov's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Choriantha popoviana?

It is native to the tropical regions of South America

Species in the Choriantha genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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