Fosterella nicoliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicoliana
ID:
836253
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Peters & Ibisch
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2008: 66 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835588
Common Names
- Fosterella nicoliana
- Nicol's Fosterella
- Nicol's Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella nicoliana (also called Fosterella nicoliana, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in humid montane forest habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella nicoliana is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fosterella nicoliana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella nicoliana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn and by seed in spring.
Where to Find Fosterella nicoliana
Fosterella nicoliana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Fosterella nicoliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella nicoliana?
Fosterella nicoliana
What are the common names of Fosterella nicoliana?
Nicol's Fosterella
What is the natural habitat of Fosterella nicoliana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans, Fosterella aletroides, Fosterella caulescens, Fosterella chaparensis, Fosterella cotacajensis, Fosterella floridensis, Fosterella gracilis, Fosterella graminea, Fosterella hatschbachii, Fosterella heterophylla, Fosterella micrantha, Fosterella pearcei, Fosterella penduliflora, Fosterella petiolata, Fosterella rexiae, Fosterella rojasii, Fosterella rusbyi, Fosterella schidosperma, Fosterella spectabilis, Fosterella vasquezii, Fosterella villosula, Fosterella weberbaueri, Fosterella weddelliana, Fosterella windischii, Fosterella yuvinkae, Fosterella nicoliana, Fosterella batistana, Fosterella christophii, Fosterella elviragrossiae, Fosterella kroemeri, Fosterella robertreadii, Fosterella lilliputiana, Fosterella atlantica, Fosterella bodoquenensis,
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
Pierre Ibisch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ibisch' in the authors string.
Jule Peters (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Peters' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093127-1: 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].