Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
462275

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 416 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461607

Common Names

  • Brachyphylla Lindmania
  • Lindmania Brachyphylla
  • Brachyphylla Lindmania

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Description

Lindmania brachyphylla (also called 'Short-leaved Lindmania' and 'Short-leaved 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 short, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindmania brachyphylla var. angustior (L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob.) Read ex L.B.Sm.
Lindmania brachyphylla var. brachyphylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania brachyphylla 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 brachyphylla can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Lindmania brachyphylla

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

Lindmania brachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania brachyphylla?

Lindmania brachyphylla

What is the common name of Lindmania brachyphylla?

Brachyphylla Lindmania

Where is Lindmania brachyphylla 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

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:140544-2: 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].