Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
kalliantha
ID:
509124

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 286 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508456

Common Names

  • Racinaea kalliantha
  • Kalliantha Racinaea
  • Racinaea

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia kalliantha (J.R.Grant) Christenh. & Byng [valid]

Description

Racinaea kalliantha (also called Kalliantha's Racinaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in humid forests. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea kalliantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racinaea kalliantha has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a short, round seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea kalliantha is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Racinaea kalliantha

Racinaea kalliantha is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

Racinaea kalliantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea kalliantha?

Racinaea kalliantha

What is the common name of Racinaea kalliantha?

Kalliantha's Racinaea

Where is Racinaea kalliantha found?

Racinaea kalliantha is found in the Andes mountains of 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

Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302459-2: 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].