Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lohaniensis
ID:
432994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kruiz. & de Vogel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 8: 108 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432326



Common Names

  • Lohani Bromheadia
  • Lohani Bromheadia Plant
  • Lohani Bromheadia Flower


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Description

Bromheadia lohaniensis (also called Lohan's Bromheadia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in humid forests, such as cloud forests and rainforests. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bromheadia lohaniensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bromheadia lohaniensis is yellow with a red center, the seed is a small, round, black seed and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromheadia lohaniensis is a tropical, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a warm, humid position. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Bromheadia lohaniensis

Bromheadia lohaniensis is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bromheadia lohaniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromheadia lohaniensis?

Bromheadia lohaniensis

What type of plant is Bromheadia lohaniensis?

Tropical bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Bromheadia lohaniensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24758: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.
J. Kruizinga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruiz.' in the authors string.