Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1305511

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

Moïse-Étienne Moricand (1779-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moric.' in the authors string.
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.
Flora e Funga do Brasil record FB604259: Based on the initial data import