Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
morreniana
ID:
523939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & André

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 21: 120 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523271



Common Names

  • Ronnbergia morreniana
  • Morren's Fern
  • Morren's


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Synonyms

  • Disteganthus morreneus Linden ex Rafarin [valid]

Description

Ronnbergia morreniana (also called Morren's ronnbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ronnbergia morreniana is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ronnbergia morreniana has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia morreniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Ronnbergia morreniana

Ronnbergia morreniana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It is also found in parts of China and Burma.

Ronnbergia morreniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia morreniana?

Ronnbergia morreniana

What is the family of Ronnbergia morreniana?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Ronnbergia morreniana?

Morren's Ronnbergia

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.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124683-1: 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].