Alcantarea patriae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patriae
ID:
835571
Status:
valid
Authors:
Versieux & Wand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 34: 409 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834906
Common Names
- Alcantarea patriae
- Patriae Alcantarea
- Patriae Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alcantarea patriae (also called Patriae's Alcantarea, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow or red flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea patriae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alcantarea patriae has large, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcantarea patriae is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. The offsets can be divided and replanted in the same soil mix.
Where to Find Alcantarea patriae
Alcantarea patriae is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical climates.
Alcantarea patriae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea patriae?
Alcantarea patriae
What are the common names of Alcantarea patriae?
Patriarch bromeliad
What is the native range of Alcantarea patriae?
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
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:77092467-1: 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].