Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
496691

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 25 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496023



Common Names

  • Pitcairnia oaxacana
  • Oaxacana Pitcairnia
  • Oaxacana Wild Pineapple


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Description

Pitcairnia oaxacana (also called 'Oaxacan Pitcairnia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are deeply divided into two or three lobes. It grows in moist, shady places, often near streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pitcairnia oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pitcairnia oaxacana has tubular, yellow flowers with red spots. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pitcairnia oaxacana is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Pitcairnia oaxacana

Pitcairnia oaxacana is native to Mexico.

Pitcairnia oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pitcairnia oaxacana?

Pitcairnia oaxacana

What is the family of Pitcairnia oaxacana?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Pitcairnia oaxacana?

Oaxacan Pitcairnia

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200448-2: 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].