Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
macranthus
ID:
606231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25(2): 200. 1971 [24 Jun 1971]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605563



Common Names

  • Cionosicys-macranthus
  • Cionosicys-macranthus-do-norte
  • Cionosicys-macranthus-do-sul


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Synonyms

  • Cayaponia macrantha Pittier [unknown]
  • Cayaponia microdonta S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Cionosicys macranthus (also called 'Large-flowered Cionosicys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia, and is found in the Andean montane forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of stiff, leathery leaves, and a tall, branched inflorescence with bright yellow or orange bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Cionosicys macranthus is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cionosicys macranthus has a large, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cionosicys macranthus is a species of evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and provided with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cionosicys macranthus

Cionosicys macranthus is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Cionosicys macranthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cionosicys macranthus?

Cionosicys macranthus

What is the common name of Cionosicys macranthus?

Large-flowered Cionosicys

What is the natural habitat of Cionosicys macranthus?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2721745: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.