Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bosii
ID:
1221620

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Cusset

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 5: 385 (1983 publ. 1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220958





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Description

Ledermanniella bosii (also called Bos's Ledermanniella, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and typically grows in wet, open forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ledermanniella bosii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ledermanniella bosii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledermanniella bosii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ledermanniella bosii

Ledermanniella bosii can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Species in the Ledermanniella genus

Ledermanniella minutissima, Ledermanniella pusilla, Ledermanniella tenax, Ledermanniella schlechteri, Ledermanniella sanagaensis, Ledermanniella raynaliorum, Ledermanniella ramosissima, Ledermanniella nicolasii, Ledermanniella musciformis, Ledermanniella monandra, Ledermanniella guineensis, Ledermanniella fluitans, Ledermanniella digitata, Ledermanniella congolana, Ledermanniella jaegeri, Ledermanniella boloensis, Ledermanniella bifurcata, Ledermanniella batangensis, Ledermanniella aloides, Ledermanniella adamesii, Ledermanniella abbayesii, Ledermanniella bowlingii, Ledermanniella thalloidea, Ledermanniella maturiniana, Ledermanniella linearifolia, Ledermanniella letouzeyi, Ledermanniella letestui, Ledermanniella keayi, Ledermanniella tenuifolia, Ledermanniella warmingiana, Ledermanniella onanae, Ledermanniella prasina, Ledermanniella pollardiana, Ledermanniella bosii, Ledermanniella lunda,

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50006770: Based on the initial data import
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.