Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
lemei
ID:
806681

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther & K.F.Norton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Vidalia 2: 38 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806015

Common Names

  • Hohenbergia lemei
  • Leme's Hohenbergia
  • Leme's Bromeliad

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Description

Hohenbergia lemei (also called 'Leme's Hohenbergia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with small, ovate leaves and small, red flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia lemei is used as an ornamental plant and for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hohenbergia lemei is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green stalks with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia lemei is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hohenbergia lemei

Hohenbergia lemei is native to Brazil and can be found in moist forests.

Hohenbergia lemei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia lemei?

Hohenbergia lemei

What is the common name of Hohenbergia lemei?

Lemei Hohenbergia

Where is Hohenbergia lemei found?

Hohenbergia lemei is found in Brazil

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

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
Karen F. Norton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Norton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071263-1: 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].