Alcantarea benzingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benzingii
ID:
338829
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bromélia 2(3): 19 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338161
Common Names
- Alcantarea benzingii
- Benzing's Alcantarea
- Benzing Alcantarea
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Alcantarea benzingii (also called Benzing's Alcantarea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has white flowers with a yellow lip and grows in humid, tropical climates. It is commonly found in lowland rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea benzingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alcantarea benzingii has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Alcantarea benzingii can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Alcantarea benzingii
Alcantarea benzingii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Alcantarea benzingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea benzingii?
Alcantarea benzingii
What is the common name of Alcantarea benzingii?
Benzing's Alcantarea
What type of plant is Alcantarea benzingii?
Bromeliad
Species in the Alcantarea genus
Alcantarea benzingii, Alcantarea brasiliana, Alcantarea burle-marxii, Alcantarea duarteana, Alcantarea extensa, Alcantarea farneyi, Alcantarea geniculata, Alcantarea imperialis, Alcantarea nahoumii, Alcantarea nevaresii, Alcantarea odorata, Alcantarea regina, Alcantarea vinicolor, Alcantarea heloisae, Alcantarea patriae, Alcantarea tortuosa, Alcantarea turgida, Alcantarea distractila, Alcantarea longibracteata, Alcantarea nigripetala, Alcantarea simplicisticha, Alcantarea vasconcelosiana, Alcantarea martinellii, Alcantarea compacta, Alcantarea trepida, Alcantarea cerosa, Alcantarea lanceopetala, Alcantarea nana, Alcantarea occulta, Alcantarea pataxoana, Alcantarea recurvifolia, Alcantarea acuminatifolia, Alcantarea aurantiaca, Alcantarea australiana, Alcantarea galactea, Alcantarea abacta, Alcantarea glaucifolia, Alcantarea glaziouana, Alcantarea alegrensis, Alcantarea roberto-kautskyi, Alcantarea chimaera, Alcantarea delicata, Alcantarea lexeri, Alcantarea forzzae, Alcantarea intermedia, Alcantarea vandenbergii,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304305-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].