Status:
valid
Authors:
Espejo, López-Ferr. & I.Ramírez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 83: 5 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837478
Common Names
- Zamudioi Hechtia
- Hechtia Zamudioi
- Zamudioi
Description
Hechtia zamudioi (also called Hechtia zamudioi, 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 zamudioi 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 zamudioi has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hechtia zamudioi 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 zamudioi
Hechtia zamudioi is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Hechtia zamudioi FAQ
What is the common name of Hechtia zamudioi?
Zamudio's hechtia
What is the natural habitat of Hechtia zamudioi?
Tropical rainforests
What is the scientific name of Hechtia zamudioi?
Hechtia zamudioi
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:60447737-2: 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].