Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophylla
ID:
1305528

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.L.Viana & Filg.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 372 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317982

Common Names

  • Aulonemia xerophylla
  • Xerophyllous Aulonemia
  • Xerophyllous Bromeliad

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Uses & Benefits

Aulonemia xerophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulonemia xerophylla has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulonemia xerophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer. Prune as needed to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Aulonemia xerophylla

Aulonemia xerophylla is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.

Aulonemia xerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulonemia xerophylla?

Aulonemia xerophylla

What is the natural habitat of Aulonemia xerophylla?

Aulonemia xerophylla is found in humid montane forests of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

What is the average size of Aulonemia xerophylla?

Aulonemia xerophylla is a small plant, usually growing to a height of 5-10 cm.

Species in the Aulonemia genus

Aulonemia amplissima, Aulonemia aristulata, Aulonemia bogotensis, Aulonemia boliviana, Aulonemia chimantaensis, Aulonemia deflexa, Aulonemia effusa, Aulonemia goyazensis, Aulonemia gueko, Aulonemia haenkei, Aulonemia herzogiana, Aulonemia hirtula, Aulonemia humillima, Aulonemia jauaensis, Aulonemia laxa, Aulonemia longiaristata, Aulonemia longipedicellata, Aulonemia nitida, Aulonemia parviflora, Aulonemia patriae, Aulonemia patula, Aulonemia pumila, Aulonemia purpurata, Aulonemia queko, Aulonemia radiata, Aulonemia robusta, Aulonemia setigera, Aulonemia subpectinata, Aulonemia tremula, Aulonemia trianae, Aulonemia viscosa, Aulonemia ximenae, Aulonemia yanachagensis, Aulonemia scripta, Aulonemia bromoides, Aulonemia setosa, Aulonemia cochabambensis, Aulonemia insignis, Aulonemia fuentesii, Aulonemia madidiensis, Aulonemia dinirensis, Aulonemia cincta, Aulonemia prolifera, Aulonemia soderstromii, Aulonemia xerophylla, Aulonemia david-smithii, Aulonemia rubraligulata, Aulonemia notata, Aulonemia verucosa,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Pedro Lage Viana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Viana' in the authors string.
Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132613-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].