Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Radlk.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1920
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 258 (1920)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603307
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Stenodictyum Chonopetalum
 - Chonopetalum Stenodictyum
 - Stenodicty Chonopetalum
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Chonopetalum stenodictyum (also called 'Narrow-leaved Chonopetalum', 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
                        
                            Chonopetalum stenodictyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Chonopetalum stenodictyum has white flowers with yellowish green stripes and a yellowish green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish green color.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Chonopetalum stenodictyum can be propagated by division of the plant. It is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Chonopetalum stenodictyum
                        
                            Chonopetalum stenodictyum can be found in wet, swampy areas of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Chonopetalum stenodictyum FAQ
                        
                            What is the common name of Chonopetalum stenodictyum?
Narrow-leaved Chonopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Chonopetalum stenodictyum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the scientific name of Chonopetalum stenodictyum?
Chonopetalum stenodictyum
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Chonopetalum genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Sapindaceae family