Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
342209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boeckeler) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 16: 50 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341541

Common Names

  • Bisboeckelera Microcephala
  • Microcephala Vase Plant
  • Vase Plant

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Description

Bisboeckelera microcephala (also called Small-headed Bisboeckelera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves up to 1 m long, with a central inflorescence of red bracts and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bisboeckelera microcephala is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bisboeckelera microcephala has a flower that is tubular in shape and has a bright yellow color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bisboeckelera microcephala is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is also important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bisboeckelera microcephala

Bisboeckelera microcephala is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil.

Bisboeckelera microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bisboeckelera microcephala?

Bisboeckelera microcephala

What is the common name of Bisboeckelera microcephala?

Microcephala Bisboeckelera

What is the natural habitat of Bisboeckelera microcephala?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33289-2: 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].