Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Botanist 3: t. 119. 1839
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578583
Common Names
- Caiophora lateritia
- Lateritia Caiophora
- Lateritia Plant
Synonyms
- Loasa coccinea hort. ex Loudon [unknown]
- Blumenbachia lateritia (Klotzsch) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Griseb. [unknown]
- Caiophora platyphylla Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
Description
Caiophora lateritia (also called brick-red caiophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It has a rosette of narrow, green leaves and produces a tall, branched inflorescence with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Caiophora lateritia is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caiophora lateritia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caiophora lateritia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, shady location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, shady location.
Where to Find Caiophora lateritia
Caiophora lateritia can be found in South America.
Caiophora lateritia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caiophora lateritia?
Caiophora lateritia
What is the common name of Caiophora lateritia?
Brick-red caiophora
What type of environment does Caiophora lateritia prefer?
Caiophora lateritia prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Species in the Caiophora genus
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,
Caiophora rusbyana,
Caiophora scarlatina,
Caiophora spegazzinii,
Caiophora stenocarpa,
Caiophora tenuis,
Caiophora tomentosula,
Caiophora vargasii,
Caiophora pentlandii,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora buraeavii,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora dederichiorum,
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana,
Aosa parviflora,
Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,