Alcantarea tortuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
837883
Status:
valid
Authors:
Versieux & Wand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 61 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837218
Common Names
- Alcantarea Tortuosa
- Tortuosa Bromeliad
- Tortuosa Giant Vase Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alcantarea tortuosa (also called 'Tortuous Alcantarea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It grows in grassy woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alcantarea tortuosa is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alcantarea tortuosa has a large, yellow flower with a white lip and yellow-orange sepals and petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alcantarea tortuosa is a terrestrial bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 1.5m in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Alcantarea tortuosa
Alcantarea tortuosa is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Alcantarea tortuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alcantarea tortuosa?
Alcantarea tortuosa
What is the common name of Alcantarea tortuosa?
Tortuous Bromeliad
What is the natural habitat of Alcantarea tortuosa?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests of 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:60446846-2: 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].