Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
509353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) Gouda & Manzan.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 56: 153 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508685

Common Names

  • Racinaea pulchella
  • Pretty Racinaea
  • Beautiful Racinaea

Searching for Racinaea pulchella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Racinaea pulchella (also called Beautiful Racinaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racinaea pulchella has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

Searching for Racinaea pulchella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea pulchella is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Once established, it can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Racinaea pulchella

Racinaea pulchella is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Racinaea pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea pulchella?

Racinaea pulchella

What type of plant is Racinaea pulchella?

Tropical epiphytic orchid

Where is Racinaea pulchella native to?

Central and South America

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

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Eric Gouda (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouda' 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:77078988-1: 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].