Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
462265

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 697 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461597

Common Names

  • Aurea Lindmania
  • Lindmania Aurea
  • Aurea Lindmania

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Description

Lindmania aurea (also called 'Golden Lindmania' and 'Golden Star', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania aurea is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania aurea is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania aurea is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The plant will self-seed if not deadheaded.

Where to Find Lindmania aurea

Lindmania aurea can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Lindmania aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania aurea?

Lindmania aurea

What is the common name of Lindmania aurea?

Golden Lindmania

Where is Lindmania aurea native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Lindmania genus

Lindmania arachnoidea, Lindmania argentea, Lindmania atrorosea, Lindmania aurea, Lindmania brachyphylla, Lindmania candelabriforma, Lindmania cylindrostachya, Lindmania dendritica, Lindmania dyckioides, Lindmania geniculata, Lindmania gracillima, Lindmania guianensis, Lindmania holstii, Lindmania huberi, Lindmania imitans, Lindmania lateralis, Lindmania longipes, Lindmania maguirei, Lindmania marahuacae, Lindmania minor, Lindmania navioides, Lindmania nubigena, Lindmania oliva-estevae, Lindmania phelpsiae, Lindmania piresii, Lindmania riparia, Lindmania saxicola, Lindmania serrulata, Lindmania smithiana, Lindmania stenophylla, Lindmania steyermarkii, Lindmania subsimplex, Lindmania thyrsoidea, Lindmania tillandsioides, Lindmania wurdackii, Lindmania vinotincta, Lindmania capitata, Lindmania candelabriformis,

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279681-2: 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].