Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 154 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508390
Common Names
- Racinaea Flexuosa
- Flexuosa Racinaea
- Flexuosa Bromeliad
Description
Racinaea flexuosa (also called 'Flexuous Racinaea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Racinaea flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Racinaea flexuosa are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Racinaea flexuosa is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of stiff, leathery leaves with spiny margins. It can be propagated from offsets or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C).
Where to Find Racinaea flexuosa
Racinaea flexuosa is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Racinaea flexuosa FAQ
What is the common name of Racinaea flexuosa?
Flexuous Racinaea
What is the scientific name of Racinaea flexuosa?
Racinaea flexuosa
What is the natural habitat of Racinaea flexuosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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:970578-1: 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].