Status:
valid
Authors:
Manzan. & W.Till
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 57: 201 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837640
Common Names
- Pattersoniae Racinaea
- Pattersoniae Plant
- Pattersoniae Orchid
Description
Racinaea pattersoniae (also called Pattersonia Racinaea, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Racinaea pattersoniae is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Racinaea pattersoniae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Racinaea pattersoniae
Racinaea pattersoniae can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Racinaea pattersoniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Racinaea pattersoniae?
Racinaea pattersoniae
What is the common name of Racinaea pattersoniae?
Patterson's Racinaea
What is the natural habitat of Racinaea pattersoniae?
Tropical rainforests of Ecuador
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60446994-2: 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].