Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moric.) Devecchi & Pirani
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(2): 565. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317965
Common Names
- Homalolepis bahiensis
- Bahia Homalolepis
- Bahia Spikemoss
Description
Homalolepis bahiensis (also called Bahia Homalolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rocky outcrops in the Atlantic Forest. It is a shrub with long, thin leaves that are green on the top and reddish underneath.
Uses & Benefits
Homalolepis bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalolepis bahiensis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Homalolepis bahiensis
Homalolepis bahiensis is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.
Homalolepis bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalolepis bahiensis?
Homalolepis bahiensis
What is the family of Homalolepis bahiensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Homalolepis bahiensis?
Bahia Daisy
Species in the Homalolepis genus
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,
Homalolepis maiana,
Homalolepis planaltina,
Homalolepis pohliana,
Homalolepis pumila,
Homalolepis rigida,
Homalolepis rotundata,
Homalolepis trichilioides,
Homalolepis praecox,
Homalolepis glabra,
Homalolepis cedron,
Homalolepis paraensis,
Homalolepis morettii,
Homalolepis ferruginea,
Homalolepis bahiensis,
Homalolepis guajirensis,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,