Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
albiflora
ID:
344338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) H.Luther & Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Canistropsis - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 31 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343670



Common Names

  • Canistropsis albiflora
  • White-Flowered Canistropsis
  • Albiflora Canistropsis


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Synonyms

  • Neoregelia albiflora L.B.Sm. [valid]
  • Nidularium lymanioides E.Pereira & Leme [valid]

Description

Canistropsis albiflora (also called the White-flowered Canistropsis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Canistropsis albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canistropsis albiflora has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistropsis albiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Canistropsis albiflora

Canistropsis albiflora can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Canistropsis albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistropsis albiflora?

Canistropsis albiflora

What is the common name of Canistropsis albiflora?

White-flowered Canistropsis

What is the natural habitat of Canistropsis albiflora?

It is found in wet montane forests

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.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016675-1: 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].