Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
reflexiflora
ID:
497283

Status:
valid

Authors:
André

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Énum. Bromél. : 4 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496615



Common Names

  • Pitcairnia reflexiflora
  • Reflexiflora Pitcairnia
  • Reflexiflora Bromeliad


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Description

Pitcairnia reflexiflora (also called Pitcairnia guatemalensis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad species native to Central America. It is an evergreen plant with a rosette of long, narrow, arching leaves that are up to 1.5 m long and 1 cm wide. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Uses & Benefits

Pitcairnia reflexiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and its flowers are used for making herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pitcairnia reflexiflora has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pitcairnia reflexiflora is a tropical epiphytic plant native to Central America and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pitcairnia reflexiflora

Pitcairnia reflexiflora can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Pitcairnia reflexiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pitcairnia reflexiflora?

Pitcairnia reflexiflora

What is the common name of Pitcairnia reflexiflora?

Reflexiflora Pitcairnia

What type of plant is Pitcairnia reflexiflora?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200498-2: 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].