Hechtia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1541377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siekkinen, Hern.-Cárdenas, López-Ferr. & Espejo
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 45: 466 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022802
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Hechtia elegans (also called Elegant Hechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hechtia elegans is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used to make thatching and for fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hechtia elegans is white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hechtia elegans is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Division can be done by carefully separating the root ball and replanting the divisions in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Hechtia elegans
Hechtia elegans can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Hechtia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hechtia elegans?
Hechtia elegans
What type of plant is Hechtia elegans?
A succulent
Where is Hechtia elegans found?
It is found in Mexico
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211672-1: 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].