Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
479170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beer) L.B.Sm. & Looser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Revista Univ. (Santiago) 18: 1078 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478502

Common Names

  • Ochagavia Carnea
  • Carnivorous Ochagavia
  • Carnea Ochagavia

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Synonyms

  • Ochagavia lindleyana Mez [superfluous]
  • Hechtia elemeti Hort.Rhenotraj [unknown]
  • Rhodostachys carneus Mez [unknown]

Description

Ochagavia carnea (also called 'Pink Ochagavia' or 'Pink Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ochagavia carnea is used in traditional medicine for treating colds, coughs, and fever. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochagavia carnea has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochagavia carnea is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Ochagavia carnea

Ochagavia carnea is native to Chile and Argentina.

Ochagavia carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochagavia carnea?

Ochagavia carnea

What is the common name of Ochagavia carnea?

Pink Ochagavia

What is the natural habitat of Ochagavia carnea?

Tropical forests

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

Gualterio Looser (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Looser' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171353-2: 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].