Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 6: 57 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604665
Common Names
- Cienfuegosia subprostrata
- Subprostrata Cienfuegosia
- Subprostrata Cienfuegosia Plant
Description
Cienfuegosia subprostrata (also called Subprostrate 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 subprostrata 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 subprostrata 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 subprostrata is a terrestrial bromeliad native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or planted in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Cienfuegosia subprostrata
Cienfuegosia subprostrata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cienfuegosia subprostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cienfuegosia subprostrata?
Cienfuegosia subprostrata
What is the common name of Cienfuegosia subprostrata?
Subprostrate Cienfuegosia
How large can Cienfuegosia subprostrata grow?
Cienfuegosia subprostrata can grow up to 1.5 feet in height.
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,