Brocchinia uaipanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uaipanensis
ID:
835472
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maguire) Givnish
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Aliso 23: 15 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834807
Common Names
- Brocchinia Uaipanensis
- Uaipanensis Brocchinia
- Uaipanensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brocchinia uaipanensis (also called Uaipan Brocchinia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of green leaves with a spiral pattern and a central cup that holds water. It grows in humid tropical forests, often in shady locations.
Uses & Benefits
Brocchinia uaipanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brocchinia uaipanensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brocchinia uaipanensis is a bromeliad native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized occasionally during the growing season.
Where to Find Brocchinia uaipanensis
Brocchinia uaipanensis is native to South America. It can be found in the wild growing in moist, sandy soils.
Species in the Brocchinia genus
Brocchinia acuminata, Brocchinia amazonica, Brocchinia cataractarum, Brocchinia cowanii, Brocchinia delicatula, Brocchinia gilmartiniae, Brocchinia hechtioides, Brocchinia hitchcockii, Brocchinia maguirei, Brocchinia melanacra, Brocchinia micrantha, Brocchinia paniculata, Brocchinia prismatica, Brocchinia reducta, Brocchinia rupestris, Brocchinia steyermarkii, Brocchinia tatei, Brocchinia vestita, Brocchinia wurdackiana, Brocchinia pygmaea, Brocchinia uaipanensis,
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
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Thomas J. Givnish (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Givnish' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77090806-1: 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].