Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lutheri
ID:
1324159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manzan. & W.Till

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 62: 264 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336613

Common Names

  • Racinaea lutheri
  • Luther's Racinaea
  • Racinaea lutheri

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Description

Racinaea lutheri (also called the 'Luther's racinaea', among many other common names) is a bromeliad native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea lutheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racinaea lutheri has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea lutheri is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows in rocky crevices. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Racinaea lutheri

Racinaea lutheri is native to Peru and can be found in dry, open woodlands.

Racinaea lutheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea lutheri?

Racinaea lutheri

What type of plant is Racinaea lutheri?

Racinaea lutheri is a bromeliad

Where is Racinaea lutheri native to?

Racinaea lutheri is native to Costa Rica

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
José Manuel Manzanares (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manzan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130872-1: 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].