Wittmackia silvana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvana
ID:
1592977
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leme) Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 638 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047871
Common Names
- Wittmackia silvana
- Silvana Wittmackia
- Silvana's Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wittmackia silvana (also called Silvan's Wittmackia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wittmackia silvana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is known for its bright and colorful foliage, and is often used to add a splash of color to any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants and toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wittmackia silvana has a bright yellow flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wittmackia silvana is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can also be grown in a terrarium or greenhouse.
Where to Find Wittmackia silvana
Wittmackia silvana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.
Wittmackia silvana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Wittmackia silvana?
Wittmackia silvana is native to Brazil.
What is the size of Wittmackia silvana?
Wittmackia silvana can grow up to 10 inches in height.
What is the color of Wittmackia silvana?
Wittmackia silvana has bright pink flowers.
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:77165585-1: 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].