Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hidalguensis
ID:
1539540

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Romero, C.T.Hornung & I.Ramírez

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 60: 67 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021187

Common Names

  • Bakerantha hidalguensis
  • Hidalguensis Bakerantha
  • Bakerantha

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Description

Bakerantha hidalguensis (also called Hidalgo Bakerantha, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerantha hidalguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bakerantha hidalguensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerantha hidalguensis is a semi-evergreen perennial with a trailing habit. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and needs regular watering.

Where to Find Bakerantha hidalguensis

Bakerantha hidalguensis is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.

Bakerantha hidalguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerantha hidalguensis?

Bakerantha hidalguensis

What is the natural habitat of Bakerantha hidalguensis?

Bakerantha hidalguensis is native to Mexico.

What is the common name of Bakerantha hidalguensis?

Bakerantha hidalguensis is commonly known as the Hidalgo Bakerantha.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77298606-1: 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].