Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pretiosa
ID:
1334778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Barfuss & W.Till

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 50 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347232


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Description

Wallisia pretiosa (also called 'Precious Wallisia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a thick, fleshy stem and long, narrow, alternate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Wallisia pretiosa is used as an ornamental plant, as well as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wallisia pretiosa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wallisia pretiosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Wallisia pretiosa

Wallisia pretiosa is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Wallisia pretiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wallisia pretiosa?

Wallisia pretiosa

What is the common name of Wallisia pretiosa?

Precious wallisia

Where is Wallisia pretiosa found?

It is found in Colombia

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.
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158965-1: 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].