Status:
valid
Authors:
E.H.Souza & B.P.Cavalcante
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 567: 279 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040964
Description
Hohenbergia ymboreorum (also called Ymboré Hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Brazil and has long, narrow, pointed leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in shady, moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hohenbergia ymboreorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hohenbergia ymboreorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hohenbergia ymboreorum is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hohenbergia ymboreorum
Hohenbergia ymboreorum is native to Brazil and can be found in lowland rainforests.
Hohenbergia ymboreorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia ymboreorum?
Hohenbergia ymboreorum
What is the common name of Hohenbergia ymboreorum?
Ymboreo's hohenbergia
What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergia ymboreorum?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, in open areas and on roadsides
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:77306594-1: 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].