Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1412683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 199. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425148



Common Names

  • Porpax filiformis
  • Filiformis Porpax
  • Filiformis Porcupine Flower


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Uses & Benefits

Porpax filiformis 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

The flower of Porpax filiformis is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax filiformis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Porpax filiformis

Porpax filiformis can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Porpax filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax filiformis?

Porpax filiformis

What type of plant is Porpax filiformis?

Porpax filiformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Porpax filiformis found?

Porpax filiformis is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Porpax genus

Porpax borneensis, Porpax elwesii, Porpax fibuliformis, Porpax gigantea, Porpax grandiflora, Porpax jerdoniana, Porpax lanii, Porpax meirax, Porpax parishii, Porpax reticulata, Porpax scaposa, Porpax ustulata, Porpax seidenfadenii, Porpax thaithongiae, Porpax verrucosa, Porpax williamsonii, Porpax viridis, Porpax pusilla, Porpax spirodela, Porpax sikkimensis, Porpax repens, Porpax peperomioides, Porpax oligantha, Porpax nyassana, Porpax nana, Porpax muscicola, Porpax summerhayesiana, Porpax moniliformis, Porpax cupuligera, Porpax conica, Porpax compacta, Porpax elaidium, Porpax bulbophylloides, Porpax exilis, Porpax atrorubra, Porpax articulata, Porpax angustifolia, Porpax albiflora, Porpax christopheri, Porpax macrantha, Porpax leedalii, Porpax lasiorhiza, Porpax lacei, Porpax dickasonii, Porpax microchilos, Porpax kalkhof-roseae, Porpax heiligenthalii, Porpax filiformis, Porpax extinctoria, Porpax karikouyensis,

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.