Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fosteriana
ID:
502104

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 9: 24 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501436



Common Names

  • Portea Fosteriana
  • Foster's Portea
  • Foster's Leaf


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Description

Portea fosteriana (also called Foster's Portea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical moist and wet forests. It grows up to 8 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Portea fosteriana is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portea fosteriana is white and small, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portea fosteriana 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 fosteriana

Portea fosteriana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in tropical plants.

Portea fosteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portea fosteriana?

Portea fosteriana

What is the common name of Portea fosteriana?

Foster's Portea

Where is Portea fosteriana 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

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:208481-2: 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].