Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
anteroi
ID:
1540797

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun, Esteves & R.Esteves Pereira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2020: 21 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022280



Common Names

  • Encholirium anteroi
  • Anteroi Encholirium
  • Anteroi Encholirium Plant


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Description

Encholirium anteroi (also called Antero's encholirium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encholirium anteroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encholirium anteroi has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encholirium anteroi is a shrub native to South America and is cultivated for its ornamental value. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and the cuttings should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Encholirium anteroi

Encholirium anteroi is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet, humid areas, such as rainforests and swamps.

Encholirium anteroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encholirium anteroi?

Encholirium anteroi

What is the common name of Encholirium anteroi?

Anteroi's Encholirium

What is the natural habitat of Encholirium anteroi?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Encholirium genus

Encholirium belemii, Encholirium brachypodum, Encholirium bradeanum, Encholirium eddie-estevesii, Encholirium erectiflorum, Encholirium gracile, Encholirium heloisae, Encholirium horridum, Encholirium irwinii, Encholirium longiflorum, Encholirium luxor, Encholirium lymanianum, Encholirium magalhaesii, Encholirium maximum, Encholirium pedicellatum, Encholirium reflexum, Encholirium scrutor, Encholirium spectabile, Encholirium subsecundum, Encholirium vogelii, Encholirium biflorum, Encholirium disjunctum, Encholirium ctenophyllum, Encholirium ascendens, Encholirium agavoides, Encholirium viridicentrum, Encholirium diamantinum, Encholirium fragae, Encholirium kranzianum, Encholirium pulchrum, Encholirium bracteatum, Encholirium avacanoeirum, Encholirium nibertii, Encholirium oreadicum, Encholirium viride, Encholirium pierre-braunii, Encholirium anteroi,

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:77211847-1: 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].