Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
espejoana
ID:
1549995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siekkinen, Hern.-Cárdenas & López-Ferr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 47: 194 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030173

Common Names

  • Hechtia espejoana
  • Espejoana Hechtia
  • Hechtia

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Description

Hechtia espejoana (also called the Espejo Hechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub, with a height of up to 1 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is native to Brazil and Colombia.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia espejoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hechtia espejoana is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved pistil. The seed of Hechtia espejoana is a small, dark brown seed with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings of Hechtia espejoana are small, dark green plants with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia espejoana is a slow-growing, terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hechtia espejoana

Hechtia espejoana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Hechtia espejoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia espejoana?

Hechtia espejoana

What is the common name of Hechtia espejoana?

Hechtia

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia espejoana?

Tropical rainforests

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:77296973-1: 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].