Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
cavalcantei
ID:
1305512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Thomas) Devecchi & Pirani

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 366(1): 65. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317966



Common Names

  • Homalolepis cavalcantei
  • Cavalcante's Homalolepis
  • Cavalcante's Spikemoss


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Description

Homalolepis cavalcantei (also called Cavalcante's 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 cavalcantei 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 cavalcantei 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 cavalcantei

Homalolepis cavalcantei is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.

Homalolepis cavalcantei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalolepis cavalcantei?

Homalolepis cavalcantei

What is the family of Homalolepis cavalcantei?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Homalolepis cavalcantei?

Cavalcante's 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

José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.