Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rauh) J.R.Grant
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 429 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508282
Common Names
- Almeriae Racinaea
- Almeriae Fern
- Almeriae Fern Racinaea
Description
Racinaea almeriae (also called Almeria Racinaea, among many other common names) is a species of Racinaea native to tropical America. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m tall, with a dense, round crown. It is found in open woodland, savanna and grassland, often on sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Racinaea almeriae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Racinaea almeriae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Racinaea almeriae is a small, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m (26 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Racinaea almeriae
Racinaea almeriae is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Racinaea almeriae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Racinaea almeriae?
Racinaea almeriae
What is the common name of Racinaea almeriae?
Almeria Racinaea
What is the natural habitat of Racinaea almeriae?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Racinaea genus
Racinaea adpressa,
Racinaea aeris-incola,
Racinaea almeriae,
Racinaea blassii,
Racinaea commixa,
Racinaea contorta,
Racinaea crispa,
Racinaea cuspidata,
Racinaea dielsii,
Racinaea diffusa,
Racinaea domingosmartinis,
Racinaea elegans,
Racinaea fawcettii,
Racinaea flexuosa,
Racinaea fraseri,
Racinaea ghiesbreghtii,
Racinaea gilmartiniae,
Racinaea hauggiae,
Racinaea homostachya,
Racinaea inconspicua,
Racinaea insularis,
Racinaea jenmanii,
Racinaea kalliantha,
Racinaea laminata,
Racinaea lescaillei,
Racinaea lymansmithiana,
Racinaea membranacifolia,
Racinaea michelii,
Racinaea monticola,
Racinaea multiflora,
Racinaea nervibractea,
Racinaea pallidoflavens,
Racinaea pardina,
Racinaea parviflora,
Racinaea pectinata,
Racinaea pendulispica,
Racinaea penlandii,
Racinaea pseudotetrantha,
Racinaea pugiformis,
Racinaea pulchella,
Racinaea quadripinnata,
Racinaea riocreuxii,
Racinaea ropalocarpa,
Racinaea rothschuhiana,
Racinaea sanctae-martae,
Racinaea schumanniana,
Racinaea seemannii,
Racinaea sinuosa,
Racinaea spiculosa,
Racinaea steyermarkii,
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:973638-1: 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].