Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
alatisepala
ID:
502088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philcox

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 274 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501420



Common Names

  • Portea Alatisepala
  • Winged-Sepal Portea
  • Winged-Sepal Leaf


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Description

Portea alatisepala (also called 'Winged-sepaled Portea' or 'Winged-sepaled Bird's-nest', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is an epiphytic plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is often found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Portea alatisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Portea alatisepala is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portea alatisepala is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. They should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until rooted.

Where to Find Portea alatisepala

Portea alatisepala is native to tropical Asia and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Portea alatisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portea alatisepala?

Portea alatisepala

What is the common name of Portea alatisepala?

Winged-sepaled Portea

Where is Portea alatisepala native to?

Brazil

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

David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302582-2: 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].