Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Lindl.) N.H.Williams & M.W.Chase
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2001
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 284 (2001).
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352986
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Caucaea sanguinolenta
 - Sanguinolenta Caucaea
 - Caucaea Scarlet
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Leochilus sanguinolentus Lindl. [unknown]
 - Oncidium cucullatum flavidum B.S.Williams [unknown]
 - Oncidium mimeticum Stacy [unknown]
 - Oncidium mimeticum flavidum (B.S.Williams) Stacy [unknown]
 - Oncidium sanguinolentum Schltr. [unknown]
 - Caucaea mimetica (Stacy) N.H.Williams & M.W.Chase [unknown]
 - Oncidium cucullatum sanguinolentum (Lindl.) Lindl. [unknown]
 - Oncidium olivaceum flavidum Lindl. [unknown]
 - Oncidium olivaceum sanguinolentum (Lindl.) Sander [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Caucaea sanguinolenta (also called Caucaea sanguinolent, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of long, narrow leaves and a short stem. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in wet forests and along streams.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Caucaea sanguinolenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Caucaea sanguinolenta has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Caucaea sanguinolenta is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Caucaea sanguinolenta
                        
                            Caucaea sanguinolenta is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Caucaea sanguinolenta FAQ
                        
                            What are the growth requirements of Caucaea sanguinolenta?
Caucaea sanguinolenta requires bright, indirect light and moist soil to thrive.
How often should Caucaea sanguinolenta be watered?
Caucaea sanguinolenta should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
How can I propagate Caucaea sanguinolenta?
Caucaea sanguinolenta can be propagated by division or stem cuttings.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Caucaea genus
                        
                            Caucaea alticola, 
Caucaea andigena, 
Caucaea macrotyle, 
Caucaea nubigena, 
Caucaea olivacea, 
Caucaea phalaenopsis, 
Caucaea sanguinolenta, 
Caucaea tripterygia, 
Caucaea radiata, 
Caucaea caucana, 
Caucaea pichinchae, 
Caucaea dodsoniana, 
Caucaea pseudoandigena, 
Caucaea duquei, 
Caucaea hernandezii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,