Nidularium amazonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
477971
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Linden & É.Morren ex Lindm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Förh. 47: 541 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477303
Common Names
- Amazonicum Nidularium
- Nidularium
- Nidularium Amazonicum
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Nidularium amazonicum (also called Amazon Bird's Nest, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leathery, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nidularium amazonicum is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can be used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used in flower arrangements. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, removing toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nidularium amazonicum is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nidularium amazonicum is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Nidularium amazonicum
Nidularium amazonicum is native to Brazil.
Nidularium amazonicum FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Nidularium amazonicum?
Nidularium amazonicum prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil.
How often should I water Nidularium amazonicum?
Nidularium amazonicum should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
How do I propagate Nidularium amazonicum?
Nidularium amazonicum can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.
Species in the Nidularium genus
Nidularium albiflorum, Nidularium altimontanum, Nidularium alvimii, Nidularium amazonicum, Nidularium amorimii, Nidularium angustibracteatum, Nidularium angustifolium, Nidularium antoineanum, Nidularium apiculatum, Nidularium atalaiaense, Nidularium azureum, Nidularium bicolor, Nidularium bocainensis, Nidularium campo-alegrensis, Nidularium campos-portoi, Nidularium cariacicaense, Nidularium catarinense, Nidularium corallinum, Nidularium espiritosantense, Nidularium ferdinando-coburgii, Nidularium ferrugineum, Nidularium fradense, Nidularium fulgens, Nidularium innocentii, Nidularium itatiaiae, Nidularium jonesianum, Nidularium kautskyanum, Nidularium krisgreeniae, Nidularium linehamii, Nidularium longiflorum, Nidularium mangaratibense, Nidularium marigoi, Nidularium minutum, Nidularium organense, Nidularium picinguabensis, Nidularium procerum, Nidularium purpureum, Nidularium rosulatum, Nidularium rubens, Nidularium rutilans, Nidularium scheremetiewii, Nidularium serratum, Nidularium utriculosum, Nidularium viridipetalum, Nidularium rolfianum, Nidularium alegrense, Nidularium bocainense, Nidularium ferdinandocoburgi,
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
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123638-1: 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].