Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
feliciana
ID:
495337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Harms & Mildbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 118 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494669



Common Names

  • Feliciana Pitcairnia
  • Feliciana's Pitcairnia
  • Felicianan Pitcairnia


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Description

Pitcairnia feliciana (also called 'Feliciana Pitcairnia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rocky slopes and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Pitcairnia feliciana is used as an ornamental plant and in rock gardens. It is also used as a houseplant and in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pitcairnia feliciana has yellow-green flowers with a red lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pitcairnia feliciana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Pitcairnia feliciana

Pitcairnia feliciana is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in areas such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pitcairnia feliciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pitcairnia feliciana?

Pitcairnia feliciana

What is the common name of Pitcairnia feliciana?

Feliciana airplant

What is the natural habitat of Pitcairnia feliciana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123943-1: 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].