Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 233 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341987
Common Names
- Buforrestia candolleana
- Candolleana Buforrestia
- Candolleana's Buforrestia
Description
Buforrestia candolleana (also called Candolle's Buforrestia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas, from sea level to elevations of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Buforrestia candolleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Buforrestia candolleana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buforrestia candolleana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Buforrestia candolleana
Buforrestia candolleana is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.
Buforrestia candolleana FAQ
What type of plant is Buforrestia candolleana?
Buforrestia candolleana is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
Where does Buforrestia candolleana grow?
Buforrestia candolleana is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
What is the average size of Buforrestia candolleana?
Buforrestia candolleana typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
Species in the Buforrestia genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,