Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
sulfurea
ID:
605336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Garcke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 8: 150 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604668



Common Names

  • Cienfuegosia sulfurea
  • Sulfurea Cienfuegosia
  • Sulfurea Cienfuegosia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Fugosia sulfurea A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus jussieui Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cienfuegosia drummondii pubescens Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Cienfuegosia sulfurea (also called Sulfur 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 sulfurea 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

Cienfuegosia sulfurea has a bright yellow flower with white markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cienfuegosia sulfurea is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or planted in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cienfuegosia sulfurea

Cienfuegosia sulfurea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cienfuegosia sulfurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cienfuegosia sulfurea?

Cienfuegosia sulfurea

What is the common name of Cienfuegosia sulfurea?

Sulfur Cienfuegosia

How large can Cienfuegosia sulfurea grow?

Cienfuegosia sulfurea can grow up to 1.5 feet in height.

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-2720906: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Christian August Friedrich Garcke (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garcke' in the authors string.