Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
paulistanum
ID:
912585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leme) Wand. & S.E.Martins

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Fanerog. Estado São Paulo 5: 77 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911920



Common Names

  • Canistrum paulistanum
  • Paulistanum Canistrum
  • Paulista Canistrum


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Uses & Benefits

Canistrum paulistanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canistrum paulistanum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistrum paulistanum is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Canistrum paulistanum

Canistrum paulistanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Suzana Ehlin Martins (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Martins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77097913-1: 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].