Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
horridum
ID:
482848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 54: 39 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482180



Common Names

  • Horridum Orthophytum
  • Horridum Bromeliad
  • Orthophytum Horridum


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Description

Orthophytum horridum (also called Orthophytum horridum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in dry forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthophytum horridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural fence. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthophytum horridum has white flowers, black seeds and seedlings that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthophytum horridum is a tropical plant native to Brazil. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of about 8 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, though this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Orthophytum horridum

Orthophytum horridum is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Orthophytum horridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthophytum horridum?

Orthophytum horridum

What is the common name of Orthophytum horridum?

Rough Orthophytum

What is the natural habitat of Orthophytum horridum?

Brazil

Species in the Orthophytum genus

Orthophytum alvimii, Orthophytum benzingii, Orthophytum braunii, Orthophytum compactum, Orthophytum disjunctum, Orthophytum duartei, Orthophytum eddie-estevesii, Orthophytum estevesii, Orthophytum falconii, Orthophytum foliosum, Orthophytum fosterianum, Orthophytum glabrum, Orthophytum gurkenii, Orthophytum horridum, Orthophytum lemei, Orthophytum leprosum, Orthophytum lucidum, Orthophytum lymanianum, Orthophytum magalhaesii, Orthophytum maracasense, Orthophytum mello-barretoi, Orthophytum rubrum, Orthophytum sanctum, Orthophytum saxicola, Orthophytum sucrei, Orthophytum toscanoi, Orthophytum vagans, Orthophytum zanonii, Orthophytum grossiorum, Orthophytum jabrense, Orthophytum conquistense, Orthophytum harleyi, Orthophytum macroflorum, Orthophytum schulzianum, Orthophytum boudetianum, Orthophytum pseudovagans, Orthophytum riocontense, Orthophytum rubiginosum, Orthophytum striatifolium, Orthophytum atalaiense, Orthophytum triunfense, Orthophytum piranianum, Orthophytum catingae, Orthophytum graomogolense, Orthophytum diamantinense, Orthophytum buranhense, Orthophytum erigens, Orthophytum pseudostoloniferum, Orthophytum guaratingense, Orthophytum elegans,

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:60433407-2: 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].