Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
itatiaiae
ID:
418399

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wawra) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 21 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417731



Common Names

  • Fernseea itatiaiae
  • Itatiaia Fernseea
  • Fernseea Itatiaia


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Description

Fernseea itatiaiae (also called Fernseea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, creeping rhizomes. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests, swamps and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fernseea itatiaiae has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fernseea itatiaiae is an evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through cuttings 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 Fernseea itatiaiae

Fernseea itatiaiae is native to Brazil.

Fernseea itatiaiae FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Fernseea itatiaiae?

Fernseea itatiaiae prefers temperatures between 18-22°C.

What type of soil does Fernseea itatiaiae need?

Fernseea itatiaiae prefers a soil with good drainage and a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much light does Fernseea itatiaiae need?

Fernseea itatiaiae prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Fernseea 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:103599-2: 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].