Hechtia nivea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
1328377
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Ramírez & C.F.Jiménez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 178: 122 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340831
Common Names
- Hechtia nivea
- Snowy Hechtia
- White Hechtia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hechtia nivea (also called Hechtia nivea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hechtia nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hechtia nivea has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hechtia nivea is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Hechtia nivea
Hechtia nivea is native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Hechtia nivea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hechtia nivea?
Hechtia nivea
What type of plant is Hechtia nivea?
It is a species of bromeliad
Where is Hechtia nivea found?
It is found in the deserts of 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
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.
Carlos F. Jiménez Nah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Jiménez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143312-1: 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].