Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
426166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.H.Wright) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 172 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425498



Common Names

  • Fosterella penduliflora
  • Pendulous-flowered Fosterella
  • Pendulous-flowered False Fuchsia


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Description

Fosterella penduliflora (also called Fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Fosterella penduliflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fosterella penduliflora has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fosterella penduliflora is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fosterella penduliflora

Fosterella penduliflora can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Fosterella penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fosterella penduliflora?

Fosterella penduliflora

What type of plant is Fosterella penduliflora?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Fosterella penduliflora native to?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Fosterella 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

Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105406-2: 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].