Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leme & L.Kollmann) Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 637 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424583
Description
Wittmackia pendulispica (also called 'Pendulous-spiked Wittmackia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Wittmackia pendulispica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wittmackia pendulispica has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wittmackia pendulispica is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Wittmackia pendulispica
Wittmackia pendulispica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Wittmackia pendulispica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wittmackia pendulispica?
Wittmackia pendulispica
What is the common name of Wittmackia pendulispica?
Pendulous Wittmackia
What is the natural habitat of Wittmackia pendulispica?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Wittmackia genus
Wittmackia lingulata,
Wittmackia patentissima,
Wittmackia pendulispica,
Wittmackia tentaculifera,
Wittmackia ituberaensis,
Wittmackia jamaicana,
Wittmackia laesslei,
Wittmackia laevigata,
Wittmackia lingulatoides,
Wittmackia maranguapensis,
Wittmackia mesoamericana,
Wittmackia negrilensis,
Wittmackia penduliflora,
Wittmackia gregaria,
Wittmackia pernambucentris,
Wittmackia polycephala,
Wittmackia portoricensis,
Wittmackia rohan-estyi,
Wittmackia spinulosa,
Wittmackia sulbahianensis,
Wittmackia turbinocalyx,
Wittmackia neoregelioides,
Wittmackia antillana,
Wittmackia abbreviata,
Wittmackia altocaririensis,
Wittmackia inermis,
Wittmackia limae,
Wittmackia bicolor,
Wittmackia brasiliensis,
Wittmackia burle-marxii,
Wittmackia carvalhoi,
Wittmackia caymanensis,
Wittmackia distans,
Wittmackia eriostachya,
Wittmackia fawcettii,
Wittmackia froesii,
Wittmackia amorimii,
Wittmackia urbaniana,
Wittmackia andersoniana,
Wittmackia canaliculata,
Wittmackia linharesiorum,
Wittmackia incompta,
Wittmackia silvana,
Wittmackia viridostigma,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165580-1: 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].