Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) P.L.Viana, L.G.Clark & Filg.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 98 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317915
Common Names
- Cambajuva ulei
- Ule's Cambajuva
- Ule's Bromeliad
Description
Cambajuva ulei (also called 'Ule's Cambajuva', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cambajuva ulei is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cambajuva ulei has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cambajuva ulei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once established, Cambajuva ulei can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Cambajuva ulei
Cambajuva ulei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Cambajuva ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cambajuva ulei?
Cambajuva ulei
What is the natural habitat of Cambajuva ulei?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Cambajuva ulei?
White to pale yellow
Species in the Cambajuva genus
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130626-1: 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].