Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
atalaiaense
ID:
478062

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pereira & Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 69 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477394

Common Names

  • Nidularium Atalaiaense
  • Atalaiaense Bird's Nest
  • Atalaia Bird's Nest

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Description

Nidularium atalaiaense (also called Atalaia Bird's Nest Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen flowering plant native to Brazil. It has small white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium atalaiaense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium atalaiaense has white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium atalaiaense is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by dividing the offsets, or by seed. It prefers bright indirect light and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Nidularium atalaiaense

Nidularium atalaiaense can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Nidularium atalaiaense FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Nidularium atalaiaense?

Nidularium atalaiaense prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should I water Nidularium atalaiaense?

Nidularium atalaiaense should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

How do I propagate Nidularium atalaiaense?

Nidularium atalaiaense can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281351-2: 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].