Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
402169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wand. & Leme) Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Canistrum - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 52 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401501

Common Names

  • Edmundoa Ambigua
  • Ambiguous Plant
  • Ambiguous Flower

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Synonyms

  • Nidularium ambiguum Wand. & Leme [valid]
  • Canistrum ambiguum (Wand. & Leme) Wand. & B.A.Moreira [valid]

Description

Edmundoa ambigua (also called 'Ambiguous Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a velvety texture.

Uses & Benefits

Edmundoa ambigua is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Edmundoa ambigua are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edmundoa ambigua is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Edmundoa ambigua

Edmundoa ambigua can be found in Mexico.

Edmundoa ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Edmundoa ambigua?

Edmundoa ambigua

What is the common name of Edmundoa ambigua?

Ambiguous edmundoa

Where is Edmundoa ambigua found?

Edmundoa ambigua is found in the western Pacific Ocean

Species in the Edmundoa genus

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.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003085-1: 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].