Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
kranzianum
ID:
1304767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & Forzza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 227: 14 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317221



Common Names

  • Encholirium kranzianum
  • Kranzianum Encholirium
  • Kranzianum Encholirium Plant


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Description

Encholirium kranzianum (also called Kranzianum encholirium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves, and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encholirium kranzianum is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant. It is known for its air purifying properties, as it is known to remove toxins from the air. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Encholirium kranzianum has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encholirium kranzianum is a small, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Encholirium kranzianum

Encholirium kranzianum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Encholirium kranzianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encholirium kranzianum?

Encholirium kranzianum

What is the common name of Encholirium kranzianum?

Kranzian Encholirium

What is the natural habitat of Encholirium kranzianum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Rafaela Campostrini Forzza (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forzza' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150116-1: 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].