Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) N.E. Bell & Hyvönen
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology 34(3): 169. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319024
Description
Itatiella riedeliana (also called Riedel's 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 riedeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itatiella riedeliana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Itatiella riedeliana 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 riedeliana
Itatiella riedeliana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Itatiella riedeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itatiella riedeliana?
Itatiella riedeliana
What type of plant is Itatiella riedeliana?
Itatiella riedeliana is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
Where is Itatiella riedeliana found?
Itatiella riedeliana is found in Brazil.
Species in the Itatiella genus
Species in the Polytrichaceae family
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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,