Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
perotensis
ID:
809543

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Ramírez & Mart.-Correa

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 78: 103 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808877

Common Names

  • Perotensis Hechtia
  • Hechtia Perotensis
  • Hechtia perotensis

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Description

Hechtia perotensis (also called Perote Hechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, perennial plant with narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia perotensis is a popular houseplant and is known for its air-purifying properties. It can also be used to decorate homes and offices, and can be used as a natural humidifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hechtia perotensis are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia perotensis can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hechtia perotensis

Hechtia perotensis can be found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Hechtia perotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia perotensis?

Hechtia perotensis

What type of plant is Hechtia perotensis?

Bromeliad

Where is Hechtia perotensis native to?

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.
Nancy Martínez-Correa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Correa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60444829-2: 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].