Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
trapeziformis
ID:
509620

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 159 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508952

Common Names

  • Racinaea trapeziformis
  • Trapeziform racinaea
  • Trapeziform bromeliad

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia trapeziformis Mez [valid]

Description

Racinaea trapeziformis (also called Trapeziform racinaea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea trapeziformis is used as a garden ornamental and its flowers are used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Racinaea trapeziformis are white, bell-shaped and hang in clusters of 2-4. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, followed by two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea trapeziformis is a small, epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done through division of the offsets, which should be done in spring or early summer. The offsets should be planted in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until established. Once established, Racinaea trapeziformis is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Racinaea trapeziformis

Racinaea trapeziformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Racinaea trapeziformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea trapeziformis?

Racinaea trapeziformis

What type of plant is Racinaea trapeziformis?

It is a species of bromeliad.

Where is Racinaea trapeziformis found?

It is found in the cloud forests 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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' 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:970628-1: 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].