Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
342217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 45 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341549



Common Names

  • Blancoa Canescens
  • Canescens Vase Plant
  • Vase Plant


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Synonyms

  • Conostylis canescens F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Blancoa canescens (also called Canescent Blancoa, 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 pink bracts and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blancoa canescens 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

Blancoa canescens 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

Blancoa canescens is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 shoots and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Blancoa canescens

Blancoa canescens is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.

Blancoa canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blancoa canescens?

Blancoa canescens

What is the common name of Blancoa canescens?

Canescens Blancoa

What is the natural habitat of Blancoa canescens?

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

Species in the Blancoa genus

Species in the Haemodoraceae family

Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-221761: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.