Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
candelabriforma
ID:
462307

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Holst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 46: 156 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461639

Common Names

  • Candelabriforma Lindmania
  • Lindmania Candelabriforma
  • Candelabriforma Lindmania

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Description

Lindmania candelabriforma (also called 'Candelabra Lindmania' and 'Candelabra 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 candelabriforma is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania candelabriforma is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round and is usually black or brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania candelabriforma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11.

Where to Find Lindmania candelabriforma

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

Lindmania candelabriforma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania candelabriforma?

Lindmania candelabriforma

What is the common name of Lindmania candelabriforma?

Cup-of-Gold

Where is Lindmania candelabriforma found?

Lindmania candelabriforma is found in the Philippines.

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

Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300623-2: 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].