Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
isthmusiana
ID:
1316889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burt-Utley

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-69: 10 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329343



Common Names

  • Hechtia Isthmusiana
  • Isthmusiana Hechtia
  • Isthmusiana Bromeliad


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Description

Hechtia isthmusiana (also called Isthmus Hechtia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, green, spiky leaves and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia isthmusiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia isthmusiana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia isthmusiana is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 2 feet.

Where to Find Hechtia isthmusiana

Hechtia isthmusiana is native to Mexico.

Hechtia isthmusiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia isthmusiana?

Hechtia isthmusiana

What is the common name of Hechtia isthmusiana?

Isthmus Hechtia

What type of plant is Hechtia isthmusiana?

Tropical perennial

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

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

Kathleen Burt-Utley (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burt-Utley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458822-2: 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].