Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
neblinae
ID:
508456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 318 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507788



Common Names

  • Pyrrorhiza neblinae
  • Neblinae Pyrrorhiza
  • Pyrrorhiza


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Description

Pyrrorhiza neblinae (also called cloud forest broomrape, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant species in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is typically found in cloud forests. It has a slender stem with yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrrorhiza neblinae is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrrorhiza neblinae has white flowers with a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrrorhiza neblinae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pyrrorhiza neblinae

Pyrrorhiza neblinae is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Pyrrorhiza neblinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrrorhiza neblinae?

Pyrrorhiza neblinae

What is the common name of Pyrrorhiza neblinae?

Neblina Daisy

What type of plant is Pyrrorhiza neblinae?

Herb

Species in the Pyrrorhiza 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-260518: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.