Hemipilia mixta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mixta
ID:
922243
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 56: 44 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921578
Common Names
- Hemipilia mixta
- Mixta Hemipilia
- Hemipilia Mixta Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemipilia mixta (also called Mixta Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial bromeliad that grows in clumps. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests. It has short, stiff leaves that are green to yellow-green in color and are arranged in a rosette pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Hemipilia mixta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hemipilia mixta has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hemipilia mixta is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Hemipilia mixta
Hemipilia mixta is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Hemipilia genus
Hemipilia discolor, Hemipilia mixta, Hemipilia calophylla, Hemipilia cordifolia, Hemipilia crassicalcarata, Hemipilia flabellata, Hemipilia forrestii, Hemipilia henryi, Hemipilia kwangsiensis, Hemipilia limprichtii, Hemipilia yunnanensis, Hemipilia purpureopunctata, Hemipilia galeata, Hemipilia calcicola,
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-467123: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.