Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
462643

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 693 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461975

Common Names

  • Saxicola
  • Saxicola Grass
  • Saxicola Rush

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Description

Lindmania saxicola (also called 'Saxicola Lindmania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia, and is found in tropical montane forests and cloud forests. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania saxicola is a white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedling is a small, round, green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania saxicola is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers warm, humid climates and is best grown in full sun. It is propagated by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It is a drought-tolerant plant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Lindmania saxicola

Lindmania saxicola can be found in rocky areas in South America.

Lindmania saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania saxicola?

Lindmania saxicola

What type of plant is Lindmania saxicola?

Epiphytic orchid

Where is Lindmania saxicola native to?

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:279699-2: 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].