Alcantarea extensa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extensa
ID:
338835
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) J.R.Grant
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 13 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338167
Common Names
- Alcantarea extensa
- Extended Alcantarea
- Extended-leaved Alcantarea
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- Alcantarea mucilaginosa Leme [valid]
Description
Alcantarea extensa (also called Imperial Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a large, terrestrial bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a rosette of stiff, arching, grey-green leaves with wavy margins. It is found in open grasslands and savannas, as well as in rocky outcrops and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea extensa 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 extensa 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 extensa can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Alcantarea extensa
Alcantarea extensa is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Alcantarea extensa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea extensa?
Alcantarea extensa
What is the common name of Alcantarea extensa?
Extended Alcantarea
What type of plant is Alcantarea extensa?
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
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991896-1: 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].