Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
alvimii
ID:
477967

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Weber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 97: 122 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477299

Common Names

  • Alvimii Nidularium
  • Nidularium
  • Nidularium Alvimii

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Description

Nidularium alvimii (also called Alvim's Bird's Nest, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leathery, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium alvimii is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can be used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used in flower arrangements. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, removing toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidularium alvimii is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium alvimii is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Nidularium alvimii

Nidularium alvimii is native to Brazil.

Nidularium alvimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidularium alvimii?

Nidularium alvimii

What are the common names of Nidularium alvimii?

Alvim's Nidularium

What is the natural habitat of Nidularium alvimii?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

Species in the Nidularium genus

Nidularium albiflorum, Nidularium altimontanum, Nidularium alvimii, Nidularium amazonicum, Nidularium amorimii, Nidularium angustibracteatum, Nidularium angustifolium, Nidularium antoineanum, Nidularium apiculatum, Nidularium atalaiaense, Nidularium azureum, Nidularium bicolor, Nidularium bocainensis, Nidularium campo-alegrensis, Nidularium campos-portoi, Nidularium cariacicaense, Nidularium catarinense, Nidularium corallinum, Nidularium espiritosantense, Nidularium ferdinando-coburgii, Nidularium ferrugineum, Nidularium fradense, Nidularium fulgens, Nidularium innocentii, Nidularium itatiaiae, Nidularium jonesianum, Nidularium kautskyanum, Nidularium krisgreeniae, Nidularium linehamii, Nidularium longiflorum, Nidularium mangaratibense, Nidularium marigoi, Nidularium minutum, Nidularium organense, Nidularium picinguabensis, Nidularium procerum, Nidularium purpureum, Nidularium rosulatum, Nidularium rubens, Nidularium rutilans, Nidularium scheremetiewii, Nidularium serratum, Nidularium utriculosum, Nidularium viridipetalum, Nidularium rolfianum, Nidularium alegrense, Nidularium bocainense, Nidularium ferdinandocoburgi,

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

Wilhelm Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281347-2: 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].