Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
tecturatum
ID:
917903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 15: 34 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917238

Common Names

  • Colobogynium Tecturatum
  • Tecturatum Orchid
  • Tecturatum Flower

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Description

Colobogynium tecturatum (also called Tecturate Colobogynium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Colobogynium tecturatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a variety of uses including as a ground cover, as a border plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Colobogynium tecturatum are small and yellow. The seed is a small, brown, oval structure. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colobogynium tecturatum is a shrub native to South Africa. It is found in open grassland and scrub. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Colobogynium tecturatum

Colobogynium tecturatum is native to Australia.

Species in the Colobogynium genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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