Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
693300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Correll) D.M.Bates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 95 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692633



Common Names

  • Fryxellia pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Fryxellia
  • Fryxellia Pygmaea


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Synonyms

  • Anoda pygmaea Correll [unknown]

Description

Fryxellia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Fryxellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it is found in montane forests. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a stem up to 1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Fryxellia pygmaea is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fryxellia pygmaea has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fryxellia pygmaea is a warm-season perennial grass native to South America. It is typically grown for forage and hay production. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a short-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.

Where to Find Fryxellia pygmaea

Fryxellia pygmaea is native to tropical South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Fryxellia pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fryxellia pygmaea?

Fryxellia pygmaea

What is the common name of Fryxellia pygmaea?

Fryxellia

What is the natural habitat of Fryxellia pygmaea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Fryxellia genus

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-2814808: Based on the initial data import
Donovan Stewart Correll (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Correll' in the authors string.
David Martin Bates (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Bates' in the authors string.