Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1857: 28 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478200
Common Names
- Nidularium Scheremetiewii
- Nidularium Scheremetiewi
- Nidularium Scheremetiewium
Synonyms
- Nidularium neglectum Baker [unknown]
- Nidularium neglectum hort. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Nidularium scheremetiewii (also called Scheremetiew's nidularium, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and moist mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nidularium scheremetiewii is a popular houseplant due to its easy care requirements and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nidularium scheremetiewii has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nidularium scheremetiewii is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.
Where to Find Nidularium scheremetiewii
Nidularium scheremetiewii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical woodlands and rainforests.
Nidularium scheremetiewii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nidularium scheremetiewii?
Nidularium scheremetiewii
What is the common name of Nidularium scheremetiewii?
Scheremetiewii bromeliad
What is the natural range of Nidularium scheremetiewii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123720-1: 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].