Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
toscanoi
ID:
482971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 53: 23 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482303



Common Names

  • Toscanoi Orthophytum
  • Toscanoi Orthophytum Plant
  • Toscanoi Orthophytum Flower


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Description

Orthophytum toscanoi (also called Orthophytum toscanoi, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small epiphyte with a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orthophytum toscanoi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Orthophytum toscanoi sub. toscanoi
Orthophytum toscanoi sub. atropurpureum P.J.Braun & Esteves

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthophytum toscanoi has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a bulbous base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthophytum toscanoi is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and potted in a well-draining soil mixture. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Orthophytum toscanoi

Orthophytum toscanoi can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Orthophytum toscanoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthophytum toscanoi?

Orthophytum toscanoi

What is the common name of Orthophytum toscanoi?

Toscano's Orthophytum

What is the natural habitat of Orthophytum toscanoi?

Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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:327157-2: 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].