Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
camacaense
ID:
344359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martinelli & Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 256 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343691



Common Names

  • Canistrum
  • Camacaense
  • Cup Plant


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Description

Canistrum camacaense (also called Camaca 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 white in colour. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Canistrum camacaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canistrum camacaense is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistrum camacaense 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 Canistrum camacaense

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

Canistrum camacaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistrum camacaense?

Canistrum camacaense

What is the common name of Canistrum camacaense?

Camacaense Canistrum

What is the natural habitat of Canistrum camacaense?

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

Gustavo Martinelli (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martinelli' 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:274014-2: 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].