Status:
valid
Authors:
Krapov.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 12: 30 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604604
Common Names
- Angustifolia Cienfuegosia
- Cienfuegosia Angustifolia
- Angustifolia Bromeliad
Description
Cienfuegosia angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Cienfuegosia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a rosette of deeply divided, lacy leaves and a central inflorescence with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cienfuegosia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cienfuegosia angustifolia has a bright yellow flower with white markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cienfuegosia angustifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the offsets should be removed from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in a bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.
Where to Find Cienfuegosia angustifolia
Cienfuegosia angustifolia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Cienfuegosia angustifolia FAQ
What is the ideal temperature range for Cienfuegosia angustifolia?
Cienfuegosia angustifolia prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What type of light does Cienfuegosia angustifolia need?
Cienfuegosia angustifolia prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil does Cienfuegosia angustifolia need?
Cienfuegosia angustifolia prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.
Species in the Cienfuegosia genus
Cienfuegosia affinis,
Cienfuegosia angustifolia,
Cienfuegosia argentina,
Cienfuegosia conciliata,
Cienfuegosia digitata,
Cienfuegosia drummondii,
Cienfuegosia gerrardii,
Cienfuegosia hassleriana,
Cienfuegosia heteroclada,
Cienfuegosia heterophylla,
Cienfuegosia hildebrandtii,
Cienfuegosia hispida,
Cienfuegosia hitchcockii,
Cienfuegosia humbertiana,
Cienfuegosia integrifolia,
Cienfuegosia intermedia,
Cienfuegosia lanceolata,
Cienfuegosia rosei,
Cienfuegosia saraviae,
Cienfuegosia schulzii,
Cienfuegosia subprostrata,
Cienfuegosia subternata,
Cienfuegosia sulfurea,
Cienfuegosia tripartita,
Cienfuegosia ulmifolia,
Cienfuegosia welshii,
Cienfuegosia yucatanensis,
Cienfuegosia sulphurea,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,