Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 698 (1986 publ. 1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461937
Common Names
- Pires' Lindmania
- Lindmania piresii
- Lindmania piresii var. piresii
Description
Lindmania piresii (also called Lindmania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has bright green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Lindmania piresii has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindmania piresii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindmania piresii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is prone to wind damage. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Lindmania piresii
Lindmania piresii is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Lindmania piresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindmania piresii?
Lindmania piresii
What is the family of Lindmania piresii?
Bromeliaceae
Where is Lindmania piresii native to?
Venezuela
Species in the Lindmania genus
Lindmania arachnoidea,
Lindmania argentea,
Lindmania atrorosea,
Lindmania aurea,
Lindmania brachyphylla,
Lindmania candelabriforma,
Lindmania cylindrostachya,
Lindmania dendritica,
Lindmania dyckioides,
Lindmania geniculata,
Lindmania gracillima,
Lindmania guianensis,
Lindmania holstii,
Lindmania huberi,
Lindmania imitans,
Lindmania lateralis,
Lindmania longipes,
Lindmania maguirei,
Lindmania marahuacae,
Lindmania minor,
Lindmania navioides,
Lindmania nubigena,
Lindmania oliva-estevae,
Lindmania phelpsiae,
Lindmania piresii,
Lindmania riparia,
Lindmania saxicola,
Lindmania serrulata,
Lindmania smithiana,
Lindmania stenophylla,
Lindmania steyermarkii,
Lindmania subsimplex,
Lindmania thyrsoidea,
Lindmania tillandsioides,
Lindmania wurdackii,
Lindmania vinotincta,
Lindmania capitata,
Lindmania candelabriformis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279696-2: 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].