Alcantarea longibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longibracteata
ID:
911987
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme & Fraga
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 58: 206 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911322
Common Names
- Longibracteata Alcantarea
- Longibracteata Alcantarea
- Longibracteata Alcantarea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alcantarea longibracteata (also called Long-Bracted Alcantarea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grassland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea longibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine for their antispasmodic, diuretic, and stimulant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alcantarea longibracteata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcantarea longibracteata is a perennial bromeliad native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation, and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Alcantarea longibracteata
Alcantarea longibracteata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Alcantarea longibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea longibracteata?
Alcantarea longibracteata
What is the natural habitat of Alcantarea longibracteata?
Alcantarea longibracteata is native to Brazil
What are the uses of Alcantarea longibracteata?
Alcantarea longibracteata is used as an ornamental plant
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
Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.
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:60450481-2: 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].