Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
skinneri
ID:
340388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Koch) Brongn. ex Houllet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 42: 12 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339720

Common Names

  • Androlepis skinneri
  • Skinneri Androlepis
  • Androlepis Skinneri

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Description

Androlepis skinneri (also called Skinneri, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small, terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Androlepis skinneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a variety of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androlepis skinneri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androlepis skinneri is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Androlepis skinneri

Androlepis skinneri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Androlepis skinneri FAQ

What is the common name of Androlepis skinneri?

Skinneri Androlepis

What is the natural habitat of Androlepis skinneri?

It is found in wet montane forests in Colombia

What is the flower color of Androlepis skinneri?

The flowers are yellow with a purple center

Species in the Androlepis genus

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121948-1: 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].