Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
1412139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Read) Leme, Barfuss & Halbritt.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 299(1): 30 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424604



Common Names

  • Waltillia hatschbachii
  • Hatschbach's Waltillia
  • Hatschbach-Leaf Waltillia


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Description

Waltillia hatschbachii (also called 'Hatschbach's Waltillia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Waltillia hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waltillia hatschbachii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waltillia hatschbachii is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Waltillia hatschbachii

Waltillia hatschbachii can be found in the Caribbean.

Waltillia hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Waltillia hatschbachii?

Waltillia hatschbachii

What is the common name of Waltillia hatschbachii?

Hatschbach's Waltillia

Where is Waltillia hatschbachii found?

Waltillia hatschbachii is found in the Caribbean region.

Species in the Waltillia genus

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.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Heidemarie Halbritter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halbritt.' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162222-1: 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].