Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
387074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 144 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386406



Common Names

  • Deuterocohnia Brevifolia
  • Pincushion Plant
  • Foxtail Bromeliad


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Synonyms

  • Abromeitiella lorentziana (Mez) A.Cast. [valid]
  • Deuterocohnia lorentziana (Mez) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm. [valid]
  • Hepetis lorentziana Mez [valid]
  • Pitcairnia lorentziana (Mez) Mez [valid]
  • Dyckia andina Forzza [valid]

Description

Deuterocohnia brevifolia (also called Short-Leaved Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is usually found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Deuterocohnia brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deuterocohnia brevifolia has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deuterocohnia brevifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Deuterocohnia brevifolia

Deuterocohnia brevifolia can be found in the mountains of northern Argentina.

Deuterocohnia brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deuterocohnia brevifolia?

Deuterocohnia brevifolia

What is the common name of Deuterocohnia brevifolia?

Short-leaved Deuterocohnia

What is the natural habitat of Deuterocohnia brevifolia?

Grasslands and scrub

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael A. Spencer (1956-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Spencer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972903-1: 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].