Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
kautskyanum
ID:
478453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 16: 117 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477785

Common Names

  • Nidularium Kautskyanum
  • Nidularium Procerum
  • Nidularium Raulii

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Description

Nidularium kautskyanum (also called Kautsky's Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests. It prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium kautskyanum is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidularium kautskyanum is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium kautskyanum is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the offsets.

Where to Find Nidularium kautskyanum

Nidularium kautskyanum can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Nidularium kautskyanum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Nidularium kautskyanum?

Nidularium kautskyanum prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Nidularium kautskyanum need?

Nidularium kautskyanum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Nidularium kautskyanum?

Water Nidularium kautskyanum 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

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:305588-2: 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].