Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ferrugineum
ID:
478322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nidularium - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 48 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477654

Common Names

  • Ferruginous Bird's Nest
  • Nidularium Ferrugineum
  • Ferruginous Nidularium

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Description

Nidularium ferrugineum (also called 'Rusty Bird's Nest', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid tropical forests. It has long, narrow leaves and pink-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, spreading habit and can be used to provide shelter and shade. The plant is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium ferrugineum has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium ferrugineum is a small, succulent plant with fleshy leaves and stems. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Nidularium ferrugineum

Nidularium ferrugineum is native to Brazil and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Nidularium ferrugineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidularium ferrugineum?

Nidularium ferrugineum

What is the common name of Nidularium ferrugineum?

Ferruginous Bird's Nest

What is the natural habitat of Nidularium ferrugineum?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016698-1: 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].