Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pectinatus
ID:
341231

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 95: 41 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340563

Common Names

  • Pectinatus Araeococcus
  • Pectinatus Orchid
  • Araeococcus pectinatus

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Description

Araeococcus pectinatus (also called Pectinate Araeococcus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a short stem and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Araeococcus pectinatus is a species of plant native to Brazil. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also known to have medicinal properties, as it is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Araeococcus pectinatus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Araeococcus pectinatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Araeococcus pectinatus

Araeococcus pectinatus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Araeococcus pectinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Araeococcus pectinatus?

Araeococcus pectinatus

What is the common name of Araeococcus pectinatus?

Pectinate Araeococcus

What is the natural habitat of Araeococcus pectinatus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17394-2: 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].