Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
436083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burt-Utley & Utley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 13: 279 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435415

Common Names

  • Hechtia pumila
  • Pumila Hechtia
  • Dwarf Hechtia

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Description

Hechtia pumila (also called Dwarf Hechtia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny, arching leaves. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and usually grows in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia pumila is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and bark are used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible. Additionally, it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, which makes it useful in treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia pumila has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia pumila is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hechtia pumila

Hechtia pumila is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Hechtia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia pumila?

Hechtia pumila

What are the common names of Hechtia pumila?

Dwarf Tree

What is the distribution range of Hechtia pumila?

India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand

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:277962-2: 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].