Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ituberaensis
ID:
1541767

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.P.Cavalcante, E.H.Souza & Versieux

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 439: 120 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023176

Common Names

  • Hohenbergia ituberaensis
  • Itubera Hohenbergia
  • Itubera Star-grass

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Description

Hohenbergia ituberaensis (also called Itubera Hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia ituberaensis is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hohenbergia ituberaensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia ituberaensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hohenbergia ituberaensis

Hohenbergia ituberaensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Hohenbergia ituberaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia ituberaensis?

Hohenbergia ituberaensis

What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergia ituberaensis?

Hohenbergia ituberaensis is native to dry, rocky areas in Brazil

What is the growth habit of Hohenbergia ituberaensis?

Hohenbergia ituberaensis is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 feet

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77209803-1: 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].