Status:
valid
Authors:
(É.Morren) Barfuss & W.Till
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 44 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347228
Description
Racinaea hamaleana (also called 'Hamaleana Racinaea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a thick, fleshy stem and long, narrow, alternate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Racinaea hamaleana is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Racinaea hamaleana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Racinaea hamaleana is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring and offsets should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Racinaea hamaleana
Racinaea hamaleana is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Racinaea hamaleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Racinaea hamaleana?
Racinaea hamaleana
What is the common name of Racinaea hamaleana?
Hamale's racinaea
Where is Racinaea hamaleana found?
It is found in Colombia
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:77158955-1: 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].