Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
correia-araujoi
ID:
344343

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Pereira & Leme) Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Canistropsis - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 32 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343675

Common Names

  • Canistropsis correia-araujoi
  • Correia-Araujo's Canistropsis
  • Correia-Araujoi Canistropsis

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Synonyms

  • Nidularium correia-araujoi E.Pereira & Leme [valid]

Description

Canistropsis correia-araujoi (also called the Correia-Araujo's 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 correia-araujoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canistropsis correia-araujoi has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistropsis correia-araujoi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the basal portion of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Canistropsis correia-araujoi

Canistropsis correia-araujoi can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Canistropsis correia-araujoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistropsis correia-araujoi?

Canistropsis correia-araujoi

What is the common name of Canistropsis correia-araujoi?

Correia-Araujo's Canistropsis

What is the natural habitat of Canistropsis correia-araujoi?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016676-1: 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].