Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
499633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 438 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498965

Common Names

  • Sextonia rubra
  • Red Sextonia
  • Red-Flower Sextonia

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra rubra (Mez) C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Ocotea rubra Mez [unknown]

Description

Sextonia rubra (also called 'Fountain Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sextonia rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sextonia rubra is white and bell-shaped. Its seed is small, round and black. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sextonia rubra is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Sextonia rubra

Sextonia rubra can be found in tropical and subtropical South America, including Brazil and Argentina.

Sextonia rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sextonia rubra?

Sextonia rubra

What is the common name of Sextonia rubra?

Rubra

What is the habitat of Sextonia rubra?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Sextonia genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2591960: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.