Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pretiosa
ID:
838142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 83: 50 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837477

Common Names

  • Pretiosa Hechtia
  • Hechtia Pretiosa
  • Pretiosa

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Description

Hechtia pretiosa (also called Hechtia pretiosa, among many other common names) is a bromeliad species native to Mexico. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with a purple lip. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the ground or in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia pretiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia pretiosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia pretiosa is a tropical bromeliad that is easy to cultivate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Hechtia pretiosa

Hechtia pretiosa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Hechtia pretiosa FAQ

What is the common name of Hechtia pretiosa?

Pretiosa hechtia

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia pretiosa?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Hechtia pretiosa?

Hechtia pretiosa

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447736-2: 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].