Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
innocentii
ID:
478384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 2(Misc.): 13 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477716



Common Names

  • Nidularium innocentii
  • Innocentii Nidularium
  • Innocent's Nidularium


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Synonyms

  • Karatas striata hort. ex Guillaumin & Poupion [unknown]
  • Nidularium striatum Bull [unknown]
  • Nidularium striatum hort. ex Mez [unknown]
  • Nidularium paxianum lineatum Berlin Hortus ex Mez [unknown]
  • Nidularium innocentii innocentii [unknown]
  • Karatas striata (W.Bull) Mottet [valid]

Description

Nidularium innocentii (also called Innocent's Bird's Nest, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped, green leaves with a pointed tip. The flowers are small and white, and they form a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium innocentii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium innocentii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium innocentii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It grows best in bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Nidularium innocentii

Nidularium innocentii is native to Brazil and can be found growing in humid, tropical forests.

Nidularium innocentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidularium innocentii?

Nidularium innocentii

What is the common name of Nidularium innocentii?

Innocent's Bird's Nest

What is the natural habitat of Nidularium innocentii?

Tropical rainforests

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

Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123676-1: 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].