Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
echinata
ID:
495170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 79: t. 4709 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494502



Common Names

  • Echinata Pitcairnia
  • Echinata Bromelia
  • Echinata Airplant


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Description

Pitcairnia echinata (also called Spiny Pitcairnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pitcairnia echinata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pitcairnia echinata var. echinata
Pitcairnia echinata var. sublaevis L.B.Sm.
Pitcairnia echinata var. vallensis L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pitcairnia echinata has a bright pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pitcairnia echinata is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is an epiphytic plant which grows in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Pitcairnia echinata

Pitcairnia echinata is native to the tropical forests of Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala.

Pitcairnia echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pitcairnia echinata?

Pitcairnia echinata

What is the natural habitat of Pitcairnia echinata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Pitcairnia echinata?

Summer

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123925-1: 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].