Alibertia dwyeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Delprete & C.H.Perss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 136 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921051
Common Names
- Alibertia dwyeri
- Dwyeri Alibertia
- Dwyeri Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alibertia dwyeri (also called Dwyer's Alibertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alibertia dwyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has a very attractive foliage and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alibertia dwyeri is a yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green calyx and a yellowish-green corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are green and have a short stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alibertia dwyeri is a tropical shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method. Take a cutting of a stem with at least two nodes and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. New roots should form within a few weeks.
Where to Find Alibertia dwyeri
Alibertia dwyeri is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the continent.
Species in the Alibertia genus
Alibertia atlantica, Alibertia dwyeri, Alibertia patinoi, Alibertia bertierifolia, Alibertia claviflora, Alibertia curviflora, Alibertia edulis, Alibertia latifolia, Alibertia sorbilis, Alibertia utleyorum, Alibertia verticillata, Alibertia latifolium, Alibertia occidentalis, Alibertia duckeana, Alibertia tessmannii, Alibertia venezuelensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466629: Based on the initial data import
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.
Claes Håkan Persson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Perss.' in the authors string.