Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
zingleri
ID:
921164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Höpfel & Scharf

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2011: 128 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920499

Common Names

  • Racinaea zingleri
  • Zingler's Racinaea
  • Zingler's Wild Pineapple

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Description

Racinaea zingleri (also called Zingler's Racinaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America, typically found in humid tropical forests. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellow flowers in late summer.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea zingleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Racinaea zingleri are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea zingleri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Racinaea zingleri

Racinaea zingleri is native to the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

Uwe Scharf (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scharf' in the authors string.
Frank Höpfel (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Höpfel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77115742-1: 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].