Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
meziana
ID:
387161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze ex Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 465 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386493



Common Names

  • Meziana Deuterocohnia
  • Mezian Deuterocohnia
  • Meziana Deuterocohnia Flower


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Synonyms

  • Deuterocohnia meziana meziana [unknown]
  • Dyckia meziana (Kuntze ex Mez) Forzza [illegitimate]

Description

Deuterocohnia meziana (also called Mez's Deuterocohnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Deuterocohnia meziana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Deuterocohnia meziana sub. carmineoviridiflora (Rauh) N.Schütz
Deuterocohnia meziana sub. pedicellata (W.Till) N.Schütz
Deuterocohnia meziana sub. vogtii N.Schütz
Deuterocohnia meziana sub. meziana
Deuterocohnia meziana sub. vallegrandensis Gómez Rom., Slanis & A.Grau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deuterocohnia meziana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Deuterocohnia meziana 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 meziana

Deuterocohnia meziana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.

Deuterocohnia meziana FAQ

What is the common name of Deuterocohnia meziana?

Mez's Bromeliad

What is the optimal soil type for Deuterocohnia meziana?

Well-drained soil

Does Deuterocohnia meziana require full sun?

No

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' 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:78759-2: 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].