Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
kessleri
ID:
509130

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 86 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508462

Common Names

  • Racinaea Kessleri
  • Kessleri Racinaea
  • Kessleri Fern

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia racinaea Christenh. & Byng [valid]

Description

Racinaea kessleri (also called Kessler's Racinaea, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic bromeliad native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and cloud forests, often growing on tree branches.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea kessleri 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 kessleri 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 kessleri 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 kessleri

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

Racinaea kessleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea kessleri?

Racinaea kessleri

What is the common name of Racinaea kessleri?

Kessler's Pitcher Plant

Where is Racinaea kessleri found?

Venezuela

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

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317855-2: 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].