Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
heleniceae
ID:
1305808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leme) Louzada & Wand.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 66: 13 (2016 publ. 2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318262

Common Names

  • Heleniceae Sincoraea
  • Heleniceae Sincoraea Plant
  • Heleniceae Sincoraea Flower

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Description

Sincoraea heleniceae (also called Heleniceae Sincoraea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid forests. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic, and have a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Sincoraea heleniceae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sincoraea heleniceae is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sincoraea heleniceae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. When grown in the ground, it should be watered deeply once a week. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sincoraea heleniceae

Sincoraea heleniceae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sincoraea heleniceae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sincoraea heleniceae?

Sincoraea heleniceae

What is the common name of Sincoraea heleniceae?

Helenice's Sincoraea

Where is Sincoraea heleniceae found?

South America

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Rafael Batista Louzada: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louzada' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161368-1: 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].