Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
509258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 156 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508590

Common Names

  • Pycreus rhizomatosus
  • Reedgrass
  • Rhizomatosus

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia parviflora parviflora [unknown]

Description

Racinaea parviflora (also called Small-Flowered 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 parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Racinaea parviflora var. expansa (L.B.Sm.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Racinaea parviflora var. parviflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racinaea parviflora has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea parviflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Racinaea parviflora

Racinaea parviflora is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, and Quindío.

Racinaea parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea parviflora?

Racinaea parviflora

What is the common name of Racinaea parviflora?

Parviflora's Racinaea

Where is Racinaea parviflora found?

Racinaea parviflora 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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael A. Spencer (1956-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Spencer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970597-1: 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].