Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
mannii
ID:
342660

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 233 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341992



Common Names

  • Buforrestia mannii
  • Mannii Buforrestia
  • Mannii's Buforrestia


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Description

Buforrestia mannii (also called Mann's Buforrestia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas, from sea level to elevations of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Buforrestia mannii 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 Buforrestia mannii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Buforrestia mannii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Buforrestia mannii

Buforrestia mannii is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.

Buforrestia mannii FAQ

What type of plant is Buforrestia mannii?

Buforrestia mannii is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

Where does Buforrestia mannii grow?

Buforrestia mannii is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

What is the average size of Buforrestia mannii?

Buforrestia mannii typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

Species in the Buforrestia genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-222200: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.