Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
undulifolia
ID:
509641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 14: 329 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508973

Common Names

  • Racinaea Undulifolia
  • Undulate Racinaea
  • Wavy Racinaea

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Description

Racinaea undulifolia (also called Wavy-Leaved Racinaea, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows up to 1 m tall and has white, tubular flowers. It is found in tropical montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea undulifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, indigestion, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racinaea undulifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea undulifolia is a fast-growing perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by taking cuttings in spring or dividing the clumps in autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a mix of sand and peat moss and kept moist. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Racinaea undulifolia

Racinaea undulifolia is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Racinaea undulifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea undulifolia?

Racinaea undulifolia

What is the common name of Racinaea undulifolia?

Undulated Racinaea

What is the natural habitat of Racinaea undulifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978929-1: 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].