Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
rosei
ID:
605326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 56: 210 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604658



Common Names

  • Cienfuegosia rosei
  • Rosei Cienfuegosia
  • Rosei Cienfuegosia Plant


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Description

Cienfuegosia rosei (also called Rose's Cienfuegosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and other parts of Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cienfuegosia rosei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cienfuegosia rosei is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cienfuegosia rosei can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the offsets should be removed from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in a bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Cienfuegosia rosei

Cienfuegosia rosei can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Cienfuegosia rosei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cienfuegosia rosei?

Cienfuegosia rosei

What type of plant is Cienfuegosia rosei?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Cienfuegosia rosei?

It is found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720898: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.