Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rauh & L.Hrom.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 145 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386512
Common Names
- Scapigera Deuterocohnia
- Stalk-Bearing Deuterocohnia
- Scapigera Deuterocohnia Flower
Synonyms
- Dyckia scapigera (Rauh & L.Hrom.) Forzza [valid]
Description
Deuterocohnia scapigera (also called Scapiger Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Bolivia. It has a rosette of stiff, recurved leaves and produces a bright red inflorescence. It is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deuterocohnia scapigera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Deuterocohnia scapigera sub. scapigera
Deuterocohnia scapigera sub. sanctae-crucis R.Vásquez & Ibisch
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deuterocohnia scapigera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deuterocohnia scapigera 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 scapigera
Deuterocohnia scapigera can be found in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.
Deuterocohnia scapigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deuterocohnia scapigera?
Deuterocohnia scapigera
What is the common name of Deuterocohnia scapigera?
Stemless foxtail bromeliad
What is the natural habitat of Deuterocohnia scapigera?
It is native to the grasslands of South America
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:972906-1: 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].