Fosterella spectabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
426229
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Luther
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 47: 118 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425561
Common Names
- Spectabilis Fosterella
- Fosterella
- Fosterella Spectabilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella spectabilis (also called Spectabilis Fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in sunny and dry places, such as meadows, roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella spectabilis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella spectabilis has bright pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella spectabilis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Andes Mountains. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Fosterella spectabilis
Fosterella spectabilis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Fosterella spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella spectabilis?
Fosterella spectabilis
What is the family of Fosterella spectabilis?
Bromeliaceae
Where is Fosterella spectabilis found?
It is found in Peru.
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
Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313205-2: 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].