Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
picinguabensis
ID:
478739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Pabstia 4: 3 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478071

Common Names

  • Nidularium Picinguabensis
  • Nidularium Picinguabense
  • Nidularium Picinguabensi

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Description

Nidularium picinguabensis (also called Picinguaba Bird's Nest Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces a cluster of yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium picinguabensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidularium picinguabensis 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 picinguabensis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a potting mix that is well-draining. Water the plant regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Nidularium picinguabensis

Nidularium picinguabensis can be found in Brazil.

Nidularium picinguabensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Nidularium picinguabensis?

Nidularium picinguabensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Nidularium picinguabensis?

Nidularium picinguabensis prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Nidularium picinguabensis?

Nidularium picinguabensis prefers moderate to high humidity levels.

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:328338-2: 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].