Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
seidelii
ID:
344351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Reitz) Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Canistropsis - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 42 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343683



Common Names

  • Canistropsis seidelii
  • Seidel's Canistropsis
  • Seidelii Canistropsis


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Synonyms

  • Nidularium seidelii L.B.Sm. & Reitz [valid]
  • Canistropsis seidelii welteri A.Seidel ex Roeth [valid]

Description

Canistropsis seidelii (also called the Seidel's 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 seidelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canistropsis seidelii 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 seidelii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It can also be grown from divisions of the rootstock.

Where to Find Canistropsis seidelii

Canistropsis seidelii is native to Brazil and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats.

Canistropsis seidelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistropsis seidelii?

Canistropsis seidelii

What is the common name of Canistropsis seidelii?

Seidel's Canistropsis

What is the natural habitat of Canistropsis seidelii?

Tropical and subtropical dry 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

Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016681-1: 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].