Deuterocohnia haumanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haumanii
ID:
387132
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. Buenos Aires 36: 50 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386464
Common Names
- Deuterocohnia Haumanii
- Hauman's Pincushion Plant
- Hauman's Foxtail Bromeliad
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- Dyckia haumanii (A.Cast.) Forzza [valid]
Description
Deuterocohnia haumanii (also called Hauman's Deuterocohnia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant that is native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deuterocohnia haumanii 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 haumanii is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deuterocohnia haumanii is a perennial succulent native to South America. It is propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Deuterocohnia haumanii
Deuterocohnia haumanii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.
Deuterocohnia haumanii FAQ
What is the common name of Deuterocohnia haumanii?
Hauman's Bromeliad
What is the optimal soil type for Deuterocohnia haumanii?
Well-drained soil
Does Deuterocohnia haumanii require full sun?
No
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
Alberto Castellanos (1896-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cast.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78756-2: 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].