Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
435800

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 5 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435132

Common Names

  • Hechtia caudata
  • Caudata Hechtia
  • Caudata Nut

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Description

Hechtia caudata (also called Tailed Hechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants for support. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green to reddish-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia caudata is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools. The leaves are used as fodder for animals, and the fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia caudata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia caudata is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every few months during the growing season.

Where to Find Hechtia caudata

Hechtia caudata is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Hechtia caudata FAQ

What is the common name of Hechtia caudata?

Tailed Hechtia

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia caudata?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

What is the optimal temperature range for Hechtia caudata?

It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118221-2: 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].