Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
serratum
ID:
478894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nidularium - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 111 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478226



Common Names

  • Nidularium serratum
  • Serrated Bird's Nest Plant
  • Serrated Flamingo Flower


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Description

Nidularium serratum (also called Pink Quill Plant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium serratum is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium serratum has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium serratum is an epiphytic plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several parts and each part should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by stem cuttings, the stem should be cut into pieces and each piece should be planted in a separate pot. The soil should be kept moist and the plant should be placed in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Nidularium serratum

Nidularium serratum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Nidularium serratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidularium serratum?

Nidularium serratum

What is the common name of Nidularium serratum?

Serrated bromeliad

What is the natural range of Nidularium serratum?

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:1016704-1: 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].