Deuterocohnia longipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipetala
ID:
387140
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 507 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386472
Common Names
- Deuterocohnia Longipetala
- Long-Petalled Pincushion Plant
- Long-Petalled Foxtail Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Puya weberii Schlumb. ex Lillo [unknown]
- Deuterocohnia longipetala uberimma A.Cast. [unknown]
Description
Deuterocohnia longipetala (also called Long-petalled 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 longipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deuterocohnia longipetala has yellow flowers with a red center and a long petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deuterocohnia longipetala 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 longipetala
Deuterocohnia longipetala can be found in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.
Deuterocohnia longipetala FAQ
What is the common name of Deuterocohnia longipetala?
Long-petaled Bromeliad
What is the optimal soil type for Deuterocohnia longipetala?
Well-drained soil
Does Deuterocohnia longipetala 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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78757-2: 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].