Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pickelii
ID:
344388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrade-Lima & L.B.Sm.) Leme & J.A.Siqueira

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 52: 107 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343720

Common Names

  • Canistrum Pickelii
  • Pickel's Canistrum
  • Pickel's False Palm

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Description

Canistrum pickelii (also called Pickel's Canistrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Canistrum pickelii is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it helps to reduce air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canistrum pickelii 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 pickelii 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 pickelii

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

Canistrum pickelii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Canistrum pickelii?

Canistrum pickelii is found in South America.

What is the flowering season of Canistrum pickelii?

Canistrum pickelii typically flowers in summer.

What is the color of Canistrum pickelii's flowers?

Canistrum pickelii 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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Arturo Dardano de Andrade-Lima (1919-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrade-Lima' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
José A. Siqueira Filho (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Siqueira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1034327-2: 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].