Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & Ibisch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Vidalia 1: 40 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793938
Common Names
- Deuterocohnia gableana
- Gable's Deuterocohnia
- Brazilian Deuterocohnia
Description
Deuterocohnia gableana (also called Gable's deuterocohnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in dry, desert habitats, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Deuterocohnia gableana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and dish gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deuterocohnia gableana has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deuterocohnia gableana is a succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept dry. Propagation can be done through division of the rosettes or by seed.
Where to Find Deuterocohnia gableana
Deuterocohnia gableana is native to the grasslands of South America.
Deuterocohnia gableana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deuterocohnia gableana?
Deuterocohnia gableana
What is the common name of Deuterocohnia gableana?
Gable's bromeliad
What is the natural habitat of Deuterocohnia gableana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Deuterocohnia genus
Deuterocohnia brevifolia,
Deuterocohnia brevispicata,
Deuterocohnia chrysantha,
Deuterocohnia digitata,
Deuterocohnia glandulosa,
Deuterocohnia haumanii,
Deuterocohnia longipetala,
Deuterocohnia lotteae,
Deuterocohnia meziana,
Deuterocohnia recurvipetala,
Deuterocohnia scapigera,
Deuterocohnia schreiteri,
Deuterocohnia seramisiana,
Deuterocohnia strobilifera,
Deuterocohnia gableana,
Deuterocohnia abstrusa,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063847-1: 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].