Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
linehamii
ID:
478508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 43: 199 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477840



Common Names

  • Nidularium Linehamii
  • Linehamii Nidularium
  • Linehamii


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Description

Nidularium linehamii (also called 'Flamingo Flower' and 'Flamingo Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial epiphyte native to Brazil. It has long, narrow, pointed, deep green leaves with pinkish-red undersides. It produces clusters of bright pink, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers high humidity and well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium linehamii is a popular houseplant, often used for its attractive foliage and bright, colorful flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is known to be drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidularium linehamii is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium linehamii is a slow-growing, epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully remove the offsets from the mother plant and pot them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.

Where to Find Nidularium linehamii

Nidularium linehamii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Nidularium linehamii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Nidularium linehamii?

Nidularium linehamii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil is best for Nidularium linehamii?

Nidularium linehamii prefers a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.

How much light does Nidularium linehamii need?

Nidularium linehamii prefers bright, indirect light.

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:302192-2: 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].