Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
espiritosantense
ID:
478282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Pabstia 6(2): 4 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477614



Common Names

  • Nidularium espiritosantense
  • Espirito Santo Nidularium
  • Espirito Santo's Nidularium


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Description

Nidularium espiritosantense (also called Espirito Santo Nidularium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in moist soils and is found in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium espiritosantense is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium espiritosantense has small, white flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium espiritosantense is a slow-growing epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by removing offsets from the mother plant.

Where to Find Nidularium espiritosantense

Nidularium espiritosantense can be found in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Nidularium espiritosantense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidularium espiritosantense?

Nidularium espiritosantense

What is the common name of Nidularium espiritosantense?

Espiritosantense Bird's Nest

What is the natural habitat of Nidularium espiritosantense?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984052-1: 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].