Hohenmea itaipuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itaipuana
ID:
442899
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.R.Silva & L.F.Sousa
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 53: 73 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442231
Common Names
- Hohenmea Itaipuana
- Itaipu Hohenmea
- Itaipu Star Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hohenmea itaipuana (also called Itaipu Hohenmea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest of the southeastern region. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Hohenmea itaipuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hohenmea itaipuana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Hohenmea itaipuana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed.
Where to Find Hohenmea itaipuana
Hohenmea itaipuana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Hohenmea itaipuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenmea itaipuana?
Hohenmea itaipuana
What is the natural habitat of Hohenmea itaipuana?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the common names of Hohenmea itaipuana?
Itaipuana Hohenmea, Itaipuana Hohenmea
Species in the Hohenmea 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
Bruno Rezende Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Silva' in the authors string.
Leandro de O. Furtado de Sousa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.F.Sousa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327409-2: 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].