Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
procerum
ID:
478766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 24(8): 16 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478098



Common Names

  • Nidularium Procerum
  • Nidularium Procer
  • Nidularium Procerus


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Synonyms

  • Nidularium insularis E.Pereira & Leme [unknown]
  • Nidularium procerum procerum [unknown]
  • Nidularium kermesianum F.J.Müll. ex Mez [valid]

Description

Nidularium procerum (also called Large Bird's Nest Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces a cluster of yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium procerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium procerum has a bright red flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium procerum is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in water or moist soil. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Nidularium procerum

Nidularium procerum can be found in Brazil.

Nidularium procerum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Nidularium procerum?

Nidularium procerum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

How much light does Nidularium procerum need?

Nidularium procerum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Nidularium procerum?

Nidularium procerum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169956-2: 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].