Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rauh) J.R.Grant
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 429 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508349
Common Names
- Racinaea Domingosmartinis
- Domingos Martins Racinaea
- Domingos Martins Bromeliad
Description
Racinaea domingosmartinis (also called Domingos Martins racinaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to tropical South America. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodland edges, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Racinaea domingosmartinis is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Racinaea domingosmartinis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Racinaea domingosmartinis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Racinaea domingosmartinis
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora can be found in the mountains of India.
Racinaea domingosmartinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Racinaea domingosmartinis?
Racinaea domingosmartinis
What is the common name of Racinaea domingosmartinis?
Domingosmartinis
What is the natural habitat of Racinaea domingosmartinis?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
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:973639-1: 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].