Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
479181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 14: 647 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478513

Common Names

  • Ochagavia Elegans
  • Elegant Ochagavia
  • Elegans Ochagavia

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Description

Ochagavia elegans (also called 'Elegant Ochagavia' or 'Elegant 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 elegans is used in traditional medicine for treating skin problems, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochagavia elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

Ochagavia elegans can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Chile.

Ochagavia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochagavia elegans?

Ochagavia elegans

What type of plant is Ochagavia elegans?

It is a succulent plant

What is the natural habitat of Ochagavia elegans?

It is native to South America

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123738-1: 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].