Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
344386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Canistrum - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 33 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343718

Common Names

  • Canistrum Montanum
  • Mountain Canistrum
  • Mountain False Palm

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Description

Canistrum montanum (also called Mountain Canistrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lance-shaped and can be up to 30 cm long. The flowers are small and white in colour. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Canistrum montanum is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canistrum montanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistrum montanum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Canistrum montanum

Canistrum montanum is native to Brazil and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats.

Canistrum montanum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Canistrum montanum?

Canistrum montanum is found in South America.

What is the flowering season of Canistrum montanum?

Canistrum montanum typically flowers in summer.

What is the color of Canistrum montanum's flowers?

Canistrum montanum has white to pink flowers.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003083-1: 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].