Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lindeniana
ID:
919771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) É.Morren

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hort. Belge Étrangère 20: 102 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919106



Common Names

  • Lindeniana Wallisia
  • Wallisia lindeniana
  • Wallisia lindeniana


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Description

Wallisia lindeniana (also called Linden's Wallisia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist, lowland forests and is characterized by its small, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Wallisia lindeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wallisia lindeniana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wallisia lindeniana is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Wallisia lindeniana

Wallisia lindeniana is native to Colombia and can be found in wet mountain 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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177396-1: 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].