Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer & Hirtz) Karremans & Mel.Fernández
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 340(2): 132. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425065
Description
Pendusalpinx echinata (also called Spiny Pendusalpinx, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and other bodies of water.
Uses & Benefits
Pendusalpinx echinata is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pendusalpinx echinata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pendusalpinx echinata can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. Germination usually takes around 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pendusalpinx echinata
Pendusalpinx echinata is native to Vietnam and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pendusalpinx echinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pendusalpinx echinata?
Pendusalpinx echinata
What is the common name of Pendusalpinx echinata?
Echinata Pendusalpinx
What is the natural habitat of Pendusalpinx echinata?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Pendusalpinx genus
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
Melania Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mel.Fernández' in the authors string.