Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
435848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burt-Utley & Utley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 40 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435180

Common Names

  • Hechtia Fragilis
  • Mexican Hechtia
  • Tasajillo

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Description

Hechtia fragilis (also called Fragile 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 fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hechtia fragilis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia fragilis is a succulent perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hechtia fragilis

Hechtia fragilis is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Hechtia fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia fragilis?

Hechtia fragilis

What are the uses of Hechtia fragilis?

Hechtia fragilis is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Where is Hechtia fragilis found?

Hechtia fragilis is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

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

John F. Utley (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utley' in the authors string.
Kathleen Burt-Utley (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burt-Utley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277960-2: 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].