Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pendek
ID:
433213

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


Searching for Bromheadia pendek? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Bromheadia pendek? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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 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