Brocchinia vestita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
342465
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 138 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341797
Common Names
- Brocchinia vestita
- Clothed Brocchinia
- Clothed Brocchinia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brocchinia vestita (also called Brocchia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the Guiana Shield of South America. It is a rosette-forming plant with long, thin leaves that are covered in white scales. It is found in wet savannas, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brocchinia vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brocchinia vestita is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brocchinia vestita is a terrestrial bromeliad that is native to the rainforests of South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees and rocks. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Brocchinia vestita
Brocchinia vestita can be found in the wetter parts of the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Brocchinia vestita FAQ
What is the common name of Brocchinia vestita?
Vestita Brocchinia
What is the natural habitat of Brocchinia vestita?
Tepuis in Venezuela and Guyana
What is the size of Brocchinia vestita?
It can reach up to 1.5 meters in height
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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:36695-2: 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].