Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
418298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417630



Common Names

  • Fascicularia bicolor
  • Bicolor Fascicularia
  • Fascicularia


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Synonyms

  • Billbergia joinvillei Van Houtte ex É.Morren [unknown]

Description

Fascicularia bicolor (also called Bicolor, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Fascicularia bicolor is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatic pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fascicularia bicolor sub. bicolor
Fascicularia bicolor sub. canaliculata E.C.Nelson & Zizka

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fascicularia bicolor has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fascicularia bicolor is an evergreen perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Fascicularia bicolor

Fascicularia bicolor is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in rocky areas near the coast.

Fascicularia bicolor FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Fascicularia bicolor?

Fascicularia bicolor is native to South America, from Peru to Chile.

What are the common uses of Fascicularia bicolor?

Fascicularia bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

What are the characteristics of Fascicularia bicolor?

Fascicularia bicolor is a small shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

Species in the Fascicularia genus

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' 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:103504-2: 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].