Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Krapov.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 12: 20 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604645
Common Names
- Cienfuegosia lanceolata
- Lanceolate Cienfuegosia
- Lanceolate Cienfuegosia Plant
Synonyms
- Cienfuegosia cuyabensis Pilg. [unknown]
- Cienfuegosia glabrifolia (A.St.-Hil. & Naudin) O.J.Blanch. [unknown]
- Fugosia lanceolata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
- Hibiscus glabrifolius A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
Description
Cienfuegosia lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Cienfuegosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and other parts of Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cienfuegosia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cienfuegosia lanceolata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cienfuegosia lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Cienfuegosia lanceolata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Cienfuegosia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cienfuegosia lanceolata?
Cienfuegosia lanceolata
What type of plant is Cienfuegosia lanceolata?
A flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Cienfuegosia lanceolata?
It is found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil
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,