Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
fulgens
ID:
478345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Jard. Fleur. 4: t. 411 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477677

Common Names

  • Bright Nidularium
  • Nidularium Fulgens
  • Bright Nidularium Orchid

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Description

Nidularium fulgens (also called 'Fulgent 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 fulgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidularium fulgens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium fulgens is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Brazil. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and in a bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not recommended.

Where to Find Nidularium fulgens

Nidularium fulgens can be found in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Nidularium fulgens FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Nidularium fulgens?

Nidularium fulgens prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Nidularium fulgens need?

Nidularium fulgens prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Nidularium fulgens?

Water Nidularium fulgens when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123671-1: 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].