Alcantarea delicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
1544540
Status:
valid
Authors:
Versieux & Nahoum
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Alcantarea Brazil : 37 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025369
Common Names
- Alcantarea delicata
- Delicate Alcantarea
- Delicate Alcantarea
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Alcantarea delicata (also called Alcantarea delicata var. delicata, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a large perennial plant, usually reaching a height of around 2 meters. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea delicata is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alcantarea delicata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcantarea delicata is a tropical bromeliad native to Brazil. It is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter and a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed.
Where to Find Alcantarea delicata
Alcantarea delicata is native to Brazil. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Alcantarea delicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea delicata?
Alcantarea delicata
What is the family of Alcantarea delicata?
Bromeliaceae
What is the distribution of Alcantarea delicata?
Brazil
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77235191-1: 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].