Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
431463
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 232 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430795
Common Names
- Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora
- Penduliflora Glomeropitcairnia
- Glomeropitcairnia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora (also called Pendulous-flowered Glomeropitcairnia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora flower has small, white petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have long, thin stems and bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora
Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora FAQ
What type of plant is Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora?
Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora is a small shrub.
What is the average height of Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora?
The average height of Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora is between 1 and 2 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora?
The average lifespan of Glomeropitcairnia penduliflora is between 5 and 10 years.
Species in the Glomeropitcairnia 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
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110897-2: 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].