Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 7: 220 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692628
Common Names
- Froriepia subpinnata
- Subpinnata Froriepia
- Froriepia Subpinnata
Synonyms
- Bupleurum subpinnatum Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Froriepia subpinnata (also called Subpinnate Froriepia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it is found in montane forests. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a stem up to 1 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Froriepia subpinnata is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Froriepia subpinnata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Froriepia subpinnata is a warm-season perennial grass native to South America. It is typically grown for forage and hay production. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a short-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.
Where to Find Froriepia subpinnata
Froriepia subpinnata is native to tropical South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Froriepia subpinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froriepia subpinnata?
Froriepia subpinnata
What is the common name of Froriepia subpinnata?
Froriepia
What is the natural habitat of Froriepia subpinnata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Froriepia genus
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Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
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Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
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Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
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