Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fosterianum
ID:
344366

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 2: 195 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343698



Common Names

  • Canistrum Fosterianum
  • Foster's Canistrum
  • Foster's False Palm


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Description

Canistrum fosterianum (also called Foster's 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 fosterianum is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canistrum fosterianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistrum fosterianum 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 fosterianum

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

Canistrum fosterianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistrum fosterianum?

Canistrum fosterianum

What is the common name of Canistrum fosterianum?

Foster's Canistrum

What is the natural habitat of Canistrum fosterianum?

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

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:44387-2: 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].