Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) H.Luther & Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Canistropsis - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 31 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343670
Common Names
- Canistropsis albiflora
- White-Flowered Canistropsis
- Albiflora Canistropsis
Synonyms
- Neoregelia albiflora L.B.Sm. [valid]
- Nidularium lymanioides E.Pereira & Leme [valid]
Description
Canistropsis albiflora (also called the White-flowered Canistropsis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Canistropsis albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canistropsis albiflora has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canistropsis albiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Canistropsis albiflora
Canistropsis albiflora can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Canistropsis albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canistropsis albiflora?
Canistropsis albiflora
What is the common name of Canistropsis albiflora?
White-flowered Canistropsis
What is the natural habitat of Canistropsis albiflora?
It is found in wet montane forests
Species in the Canistropsis genus
Canistropsis elata,
Canistropsis marceloi,
Canistropsis albiflora,
Canistropsis billbergioides,
Canistropsis burchellii,
Canistropsis correia-araujoi,
Canistropsis exigua,
Canistropsis microps,
Canistropsis pulcherrima,
Canistropsis seidelii,
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:1016675-1: 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].