Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longitubum
ID:
921496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beck) Cufod.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 55: 85 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920831

Common Names

  • Conostomium longitubum
  • Longitubum Conostomium
  • C. longitubum

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Description

Conostomium longitubum (also called Long-Tubed Conostomium, 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

Conostomium longitubum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conostomium longitubum is a small, white spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostomium longitubum is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Conostomium longitubum

Conostomium longitubum is native to South America and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

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-46637: Based on the initial data import
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.