Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
conquistensis
ID:
442769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 53: 169 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442101

Common Names

  • Conquistensis Hohenbergia
  • Conquistensis Urn Plant
  • Conquist Urn Plant

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Description

Hohenbergia conquistensis (also called Conquistador bromeliad, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad species endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is a small plant, with a rosette of leaves up to 20 cm long and a stem up to 40 cm tall. It grows in open areas, such as rocky outcrops, and in the understory of humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia conquistensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hohenbergia conquistensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia conquistensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hohenbergia conquistensis

Hohenbergia conquistensis is found in Central and South America.

Hohenbergia conquistensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia conquistensis?

Hohenbergia conquistensis

What is the common name of Hohenbergia conquistensis?

Conquistensis Hohenbergia

Where is Hohenbergia conquistensis found?

South America

Species in the Hohenbergia genus

Hohenbergia andina, Hohenbergia augusta, Hohenbergia belemii, Hohenbergia blanchetii, Hohenbergia brachycephala, Hohenbergia burle-marxii, Hohenbergia capitata, Hohenbergia castellanosii, Hohenbergia catingae, Hohenbergia conquistensis, Hohenbergia correia-arauji, Hohenbergia edmundoi, Hohenbergia eriantha, Hohenbergia estevesii, Hohenbergia hatschbachii, Hohenbergia humilis, Hohenbergia itamarajuensis, Hohenbergia lanata, Hohenbergia leopoldo-horstii, Hohenbergia littoralis, Hohenbergia membranostrobilus, Hohenbergia minor, Hohenbergia oxoniensis, Hohenbergia pabstii, Hohenbergia pennae, Hohenbergia ridleyi, Hohenbergia rosea, Hohenbergia salzmannii, Hohenbergia sandrae, Hohenbergia stellata, Hohenbergia undulatifolia, Hohenbergia utriculosa, Hohenbergia vestita, Hohenbergia flava, Hohenbergia lemei, Hohenbergia mutabilis, Hohenbergia aechmeoides, Hohenbergia arcuata, Hohenbergia barbarespina, Hohenbergia reconcavensis, Hohenbergia igatuensis, Hohenbergia magnispina, Hohenbergia loredanoana, Hohenbergia lativaginata, Hohenbergia halutheriana, Hohenbergia isepponae, Hohenbergia viridirubra, Hohenbergia eriantha, Hohenbergia horrida, Hohenbergia blanchetii,

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329277-2: 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].