Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
lymansmithiana
ID:
509146

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 286 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508478

Common Names

  • Racinaea Lymansmithiana
  • Lymansmithiana Racinaea
  • Lymansmithiana Fern

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Synonyms

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

Description

Racinaea lymansmithiana (also called Lyman-Smith'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 lymansmithiana 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 lymansmithiana has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea lymansmithiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Racinaea lymansmithiana

Racinaea lymansmithiana is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja.

Racinaea lymansmithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea lymansmithiana?

Racinaea lymansmithiana

What is the common name of Racinaea lymansmithiana?

Lyman Smith's Pitcher Plant

Where is Racinaea lymansmithiana 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

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:304050-2: 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].