Orthophytum alagoanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alagoanum
ID:
1542609
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme & A.P.Fontana
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 430: 180 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023911
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Orthophytum alagoanum (also called Alagoas Orthophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with short rhizomes. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Orthophytum alagoanum is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orthophytum alagoanum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orthophytum alagoanum is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. It is also suitable for container cultivation.
Where to Find Orthophytum alagoanum
Orthophytum alagoanum can be found in Africa, particularly in Brazil.
Orthophytum alagoanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orthophytum alagoanum?
Orthophytum alagoanum
What is the family of Orthophytum alagoanum?
Bromeliaceae
What is the natural habitat of Orthophytum alagoanum?
Tropical forests
Species in the Orthophytum genus
Orthophytum alvimii, Orthophytum benzingii, Orthophytum braunii, Orthophytum compactum, Orthophytum disjunctum, Orthophytum duartei, Orthophytum eddie-estevesii, Orthophytum estevesii, Orthophytum falconii, Orthophytum foliosum, Orthophytum fosterianum, Orthophytum glabrum, Orthophytum gurkenii, Orthophytum horridum, Orthophytum lemei, Orthophytum leprosum, Orthophytum lucidum, Orthophytum lymanianum, Orthophytum magalhaesii, Orthophytum maracasense, Orthophytum mello-barretoi, Orthophytum rubrum, Orthophytum sanctum, Orthophytum saxicola, Orthophytum sucrei, Orthophytum toscanoi, Orthophytum vagans, Orthophytum zanonii, Orthophytum grossiorum, Orthophytum jabrense, Orthophytum conquistense, Orthophytum harleyi, Orthophytum macroflorum, Orthophytum schulzianum, Orthophytum boudetianum, Orthophytum pseudovagans, Orthophytum riocontense, Orthophytum rubiginosum, Orthophytum striatifolium, Orthophytum atalaiense, Orthophytum triunfense, Orthophytum piranianum, Orthophytum catingae, Orthophytum graomogolense, Orthophytum diamantinense, Orthophytum buranhense, Orthophytum erigens, Orthophytum pseudostoloniferum, Orthophytum guaratingense, Orthophytum elegans,
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:77205472-1: 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].