Bufonia pabotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pabotii
ID:
575044
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chrtek & Křísa
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Carol., Biol. 43: 99 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574376
Common Names
- Pabot's Bufonia
- Pabot's Tillandsia
- Pabot's Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bufonia pabotii (also called Pabot's Bufonia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in rocky habitats and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Bufonia pabotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bufonia pabotii is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bufonia pabotii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Bufonia pabotii
Bufonia pabotii can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Bufonia pabotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bufonia pabotii?
Bufonia pabotii
What is the natural habitat of Bufonia pabotii?
It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.
What is the average height of Bufonia pabotii?
It typically grows to a height of 5–20 cm (2–8 in).
Species in the Bufonia genus
Bufonia alta, Bufonia anatolica, Bufonia calderae, Bufonia calyculata, Bufonia capitata, Bufonia capsularis, Bufonia chevalieri, Bufonia duvaljouvii, Bufonia elata, Bufonia enervis, Bufonia ephedrina, Bufonia hebecalyx, Bufonia koelzii, Bufonia kotschyana, Bufonia leptoclada, Bufonia macrocarpa, Bufonia macropetala, Bufonia micrantha, Bufonia multiceps, Bufonia murbeckii, Bufonia oliveriana, Bufonia pabotii, Bufonia paniculata, Bufonia parviflora, Bufonia perennis, Bufonia ramonensis, Bufonia sintenisii, Bufonia stricta, Bufonia takhtajanii, Bufonia tenuifolia, Bufonia virgata, Bufonia stapfii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2685737: Based on the initial data import
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.