Alcantarea martinellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinellii
ID:
917527
Status:
valid
Authors:
Versieux & Wand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 336 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916862
Common Names
- Alcantarea martinellii
- Martinellii Alcantarea
- Alcantarea of Martinellii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alcantarea martinellii (also called 'Martinelli's Alcantarea', among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a large, evergreen plant with a rosette of long-stalked, lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters. It is found only in Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea martinellii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping as a border or accent plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alcantarea martinellii has a large, bright yellow flower with red and white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcantarea martinellii is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Alcantarea martinellii
Alcantarea martinellii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Alcantarea martinellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea martinellii?
Alcantarea martinellii
What is the common name of Alcantarea martinellii?
Martinell's Alcantarea
What type of plant is Alcantarea martinellii?
Alcantarea martinellii is an evergreen perennial.
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
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Leonardo M. Versieux: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Versieux' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107309-1: 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].