Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
flava
ID:
796657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & C.C.Paula

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 2: 22 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795990

Common Names

  • Hohenbergia flava
  • Yellow Hohenbergia
  • Yellow Bromeliad

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Description

Hohenbergia flava (also called Yellow Hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a bromeliad native to Brazil. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hohenbergia flava has yellow flowers with a red center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia flava is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hohenbergia flava

Hohenbergia flava can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Hohenbergia flava FAQ

What is the common name of Hohenbergia flava?

Yellow Hohenbergia

What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergia flava?

Dry, rocky slopes and plains

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia flava?

Hohenbergia flava

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.
Cláudio Coelho de Paula: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Paula' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063853-1: 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].