Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
silveirae
ID:
502207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 5 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501539



Common Names

  • Portea silveirae
  • Silveirae Portea
  • Silveirae Flower


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Description

Portea silveirae (also called Silveira'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 silveirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Portea silveirae is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portea silveirae is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be planted in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Portea silveirae

Portea silveirae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Portea silveirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portea silveirae?

Portea silveirae

What is the common name of Portea silveirae?

Silveira's Portea

What is the natural habitat of Portea silveirae?

It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208492-2: 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].