Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
caerulea
ID:
1342047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Matuda) I.Ramírez & K.Romero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 23: 307 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354501

Common Names

  • Bakerantha caerulea
  • Blue Bakerantha
  • Blue Bakerantha Plant

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Description

Bakerantha caerulea (also called Blue Bakerantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical forests of Central America and grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerantha caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bakerantha caerulea has small, blue flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerantha caerulea is a shrub that is native to Mexico. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bakerantha caerulea

Bakerantha caerulea is native to South America, and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Bakerantha caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerantha caerulea?

Bakerantha caerulea

What is the common name of Bakerantha caerulea?

Blue Bakerantha

What is the natural habitat of Bakerantha caerulea?

Tropical rainforests

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

Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.
Katya J. Romero-Soler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.J.Romero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202319-1: 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].