Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
contorta
ID:
508969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez & Pittier) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 153 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508301

Common Names

  • Racinaea contorta
  • Contorta's racinaea
  • Racinaea contorta var. contorta

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia contorta Mez & Pittier [valid]

Description

Racinaea contorta (also called Contorted Racinaea, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid montane forests. It has a rosette of stiff, leathery leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea contorta 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 contorta has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea contorta is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, Racinaea contorta can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Racinaea contorta

Racinaea contorta can be found in the tropical montane forests of Costa Rica.

Racinaea contorta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea contorta?

Racinaea contorta

What is the common name of Racinaea contorta?

Contorta bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Racinaea contorta?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Michael A. Spencer (1956-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Spencer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970572-1: 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].