Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
344356

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Morren

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hort. Belge Étrangère 23: 257 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343688



Common Names

  • Canistrum aurantiacum
  • Aurantiacum Canistrum
  • Aurantiacum's Canistrum


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Description

Canistrum aurantiacum (also called Orange Canistrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lance-shaped and can be up to 30 cm long. The flowers are small and orange in colour. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Canistrum aurantiacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canistrum aurantiacum has small, yellow 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

Canistrum aurantiacum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 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 Canistrum aurantiacum

Canistrum aurantiacum is native to Brazil and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats.

Canistrum aurantiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistrum aurantiacum?

Canistrum aurantiacum

What is the common name of Canistrum aurantiacum?

Orange Canistrum

What is the natural habitat of Canistrum aurantiacum?

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122424-1: 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].