Pycnostachys lancifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
807078
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bramley
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 590 (2005 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806412
Common Names
- Pycnostachys lancifolia
- Lancet-leaved Pycnostachys
- Lancet-leaved Pycnostachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnostachys lancifolia (also called as Lance-leaf Pycnostachys, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad found in the tropical rainforests of Bolivia and Peru. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees and has a creeping habit. It has large, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in lowland forests at elevations of 100-500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnostachys lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pycnostachys lancifolia is yellow and bell-shaped with 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnostachys lancifolia is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Pycnostachys lancifolia
Pycnostachys lancifolia is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pycnostachys lancifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnostachys lancifolia?
Pycnostachys lancifolia
What is the common name of Pycnostachys lancifolia?
Lanceleaf Pycnostachys
What is the natural habitat of Pycnostachys lancifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Pycnostachys genus
Pycnostachys abyssinica, Pycnostachys angolensis, Pycnostachys batesii, Pycnostachys chevalieri, Pycnostachys coerulea, Pycnostachys congensis, Pycnostachys deflexifolia, Pycnostachys descampsii, Pycnostachys dewildemaniana, Pycnostachys elliotii, Pycnostachys eminii, Pycnostachys erici-rosenii, Pycnostachys goetzenii, Pycnostachys gracilis, Pycnostachys graminifolia, Pycnostachys kassneri, Pycnostachys meyeri, Pycnostachys nepetifolia, Pycnostachys niamniamensis, Pycnostachys orthodonta, Pycnostachys parvifolia, Pycnostachys prittwitzii, Pycnostachys pseudospeciosa, Pycnostachys recurvata, Pycnostachys reticulata, Pycnostachys ruandensis, Pycnostachys schliebenii, Pycnostachys schweinfurthii, Pycnostachys speciosa, Pycnostachys sphaerocephala, Pycnostachys stuhlmannii, Pycnostachys umbrosa, Pycnostachys urticifolia, Pycnostachys verticillata, Pycnostachys ciliata, Pycnostachys lancifolia,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344676: Based on the initial data import
Gemma Louise Candace Bramley (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramley' in the authors string.