Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme & H.Luther
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 48: 153 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442219
Common Names
- Hohenbergia Undulatifolia
- Undulatifolia Hohenbergia
- Undulatifolia's Hohenbergia
Description
Hohenbergia undulatifolia (also called Undulate-leaved Hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in the tropical dry forests of the region. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Hohenbergia undulatifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces white and pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hohenbergia undulatifolia has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hohenbergia undulatifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed.
Where to Find Hohenbergia undulatifolia
Hohenbergia undulatifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Hohenbergia undulatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia undulatifolia?
Hohenbergia undulatifolia
What is the common name of Hohenbergia undulatifolia?
Undulatifolia Hohenbergia
Where is Hohenbergia undulatifolia found?
Hohenbergia undulatifolia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316159-2: 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].