Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
509025

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 153 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508357

Common Names

  • Racinaea Elegans
  • Elegant Racinaea
  • Elegant Bromeliad

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Description

Racinaea elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Racinaea elegans 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea elegans is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Racinaea elegans

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

Racinaea elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea elegans?

Racinaea elegans

What is the common name of Racinaea elegans?

Elegans

Where is Racinaea elegans found?

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.
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:970576-1: 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].