Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
pritzelii
ID:
603989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 177 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603321



Common Names

  • Pritzelii Choretrum
  • Choretrum Pritzelii
  • Pritzel's Choretrum


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Description

Choretrum pritzelii (also called 'Pritzel's Choretrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, arching, green leaves with reddish-brown spots. It is found growing in the humid forests of the Atlantic Forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Choretrum pritzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Choretrum pritzelii has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Choretrum pritzelii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Choretrum pritzelii

Choretrum pritzelii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Choretrum pritzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Choretrum pritzelii?

Choretrum pritzelii

What is the common name of Choretrum pritzelii?

Pritzel's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Choretrum pritzelii?

It is native to the tropical regions of South America

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

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