Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
1552502

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 397: 282 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032395

Common Names

  • Hechtia minuta
  • Minute Hechtia
  • Minute Bromeliad

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Description

Hechtia minuta (also called Minute Hechtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a simple stem, with a single inflorescence, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hechtia minuta is a small, white to pinkish-white star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia minuta can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Hechtia minuta

Hechtia minuta is native to Mexico.

Hechtia minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia minuta?

Hechtia minuta

What is the common name of Hechtia minuta?

Dwarf Hechtia

What type of plant is Hechtia minuta?

Bromeliad

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:77195773-1: 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].