Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
denudata
ID:
1306569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.L. Merr.) N.E. Bell & Hyvönen

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology 34(3): 169. 2012

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319023


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Description

Itatiella denudata (also called Denuded Itatiella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has ovate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Itatiella denudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Itatiella denudata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Itatiella denudata is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Itatiella denudata

Itatiella denudata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Itatiella denudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Itatiella denudata?

Itatiella denudata

What is the common name of Itatiella denudata?

Naked-Stemmed Bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Itatiella denudata?

Itatiella denudata is found in the tropical forests of Brazil

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Jaakko Hyvönen (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hyvönen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100383386: Based on data supplied by Bryonames