Aechmea heterosepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterosepala
ID:
921911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 30: 133 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921246
Common Names
- Aechmea heterosepala
- Heterosepala Aechmea
- Aechmea Heterosepala
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Aechmea heterosepala (also called Heterosepalous Aechmea, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a small epiphytic bromeliad with a rosette of long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais. It grows in the understory of the forest, on trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Aechmea heterosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Aechmea heterosepala has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with white spots.
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Aechmea heterosepala is a terrestrial bromeliad that is native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with rosettes of arching, strap-shaped leaves. It produces bright red flowers in the summer. Cultivation and propagation of Aechmea heterosepala is best done in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Aechmea heterosepala
Aechmea heterosepala can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60455246-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].