Fosterella yuvinkae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yuvinkae
ID:
426281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ibisch, R.Vásquez, E.Gross & S.Reichle
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 23: 216 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425613
Common Names
- Fosterella yuvinkae
- Yuvinkae Fosterella
- Yuvinkae Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella yuvinkae (also called Yuvinka's Fosterella, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella yuvinkae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil and can be used to stabilize slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella yuvinkae has small, blue to purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella yuvinkae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and chalk. It can be grown in containers, but will need to be divided every three to four years.
Where to Find Fosterella yuvinkae
Fosterella yuvinkae is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Fosterella yuvinkae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella yuvinkae?
Fosterella yuvinkae
What is the family of Fosterella yuvinkae?
Bromeliaceae
What is the common name of Fosterella yuvinkae?
Yuvinkae Fosterella
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.
Elvira Angela Gross (1954-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gross' in the authors string.
Steffen Reichle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Reichle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20010805-1: 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].