Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
442897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 440 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442229

Common Names

  • Hohenbergiopsis Guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Hohenbergiopsis
  • Guatemalan Star Grass

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Description

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Hohenbergiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Guatemala and is found in the tropical dry forests of the region. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis 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 Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in the Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forest biome.

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis?

Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis

What is the natural habitat of Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

What are the common names of Hohenbergiopsis guatemalensis?

Guatemalan Hohenbergiopsis, Guatemalan Hohenbergia

Species in the Hohenbergiopsis genus

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123498-2: 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].