Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 8: 93 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432545
Common Names
- Pendek Bromheadia
- Pendek Urn Plant
- Pendek Bromeliad
Description
Bromheadia pendek (also called Pendek Bromheadia, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, upright stem with a terminal raceme of yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bromheadia pendek is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bromheadia pendek has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromheadia pendek is an epiphytic plant that is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs bright, indirect sunlight, and a well-draining, peat-based potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Bromheadia pendek
Bromheadia pendek is found in the tropical forests of Malaysia and Indonesia.
Bromheadia pendek FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromheadia pendek?
Bromheadia pendek
What is the common name of Bromheadia pendek?
Short-leaved Bromeliad
What is the natural habitat of Bromheadia pendek?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Bromheadia genus
Bromheadia alticola,
Bromheadia aporoides,
Bromheadia borneensis,
Bromheadia brevifolia,
Bromheadia cecieliae,
Bromheadia coomansii,
Bromheadia crassiflora,
Bromheadia devogelii,
Bromheadia divaricata,
Bromheadia ensifolia,
Bromheadia falcifolia,
Bromheadia finlaysoniana,
Bromheadia gracilis,
Bromheadia graminea,
Bromheadia grandiflora,
Bromheadia humilis,
Bromheadia latifolia,
Bromheadia lohaniensis,
Bromheadia longifolia,
Bromheadia pendek,
Bromheadia pungens,
Bromheadia robusta,
Bromheadia rupestris,
Bromheadia scirpoidea,
Bromheadia srilankensis,
Bromheadia tenuis,
Bromheadia truncata,
Bromheadia annamensis,
Bromheadia benchaii,
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,