Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
387095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 507 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386427



Common Names

  • Deuterocohnia Chrysantha
  • Golden Pincushion Plant
  • Golden Foxtail Bromeliad


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Synonyms

  • Dyckia chrysantha (Phil.) Forzza [valid]

Description

Deuterocohnia chrysantha (also called Golden 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 chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deuterocohnia chrysantha is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deuterocohnia chrysantha is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a pot with well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Deuterocohnia chrysantha

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

Deuterocohnia chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deuterocohnia chrysantha?

Deuterocohnia chrysantha

What is the common name of Deuterocohnia chrysantha?

Golden Deuterocohnia

What is the natural habitat of Deuterocohnia chrysantha?

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78753-2: 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].