Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme & C.C.Paula
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 55: 161 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218705
Description
Orthophytum lanuginosum (also called Woolly Orthophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Orthophytum lanuginosum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an indoor plant and is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orthophytum lanuginosum is yellow in color, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orthophytum lanuginosum is a small, epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 6-12 inches and prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or offsets. Offsets should be removed in spring or summer and potted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Orthophytum lanuginosum
Orthophytum lanuginosum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Species in the Orthophytum genus
Orthophytum alvimii,
Orthophytum benzingii,
Orthophytum braunii,
Orthophytum compactum,
Orthophytum disjunctum,
Orthophytum duartei,
Orthophytum eddie-estevesii,
Orthophytum estevesii,
Orthophytum falconii,
Orthophytum foliosum,
Orthophytum fosterianum,
Orthophytum glabrum,
Orthophytum gurkenii,
Orthophytum horridum,
Orthophytum lemei,
Orthophytum leprosum,
Orthophytum lucidum,
Orthophytum lymanianum,
Orthophytum magalhaesii,
Orthophytum maracasense,
Orthophytum mello-barretoi,
Orthophytum rubrum,
Orthophytum sanctum,
Orthophytum saxicola,
Orthophytum sucrei,
Orthophytum toscanoi,
Orthophytum vagans,
Orthophytum zanonii,
Orthophytum grossiorum,
Orthophytum jabrense,
Orthophytum conquistense,
Orthophytum harleyi,
Orthophytum macroflorum,
Orthophytum schulzianum,
Orthophytum boudetianum,
Orthophytum pseudovagans,
Orthophytum riocontense,
Orthophytum rubiginosum,
Orthophytum striatifolium,
Orthophytum atalaiense,
Orthophytum triunfense,
Orthophytum piranianum,
Orthophytum catingae,
Orthophytum graomogolense,
Orthophytum diamantinense,
Orthophytum buranhense,
Orthophytum erigens,
Orthophytum pseudostoloniferum,
Orthophytum guaratingense,
Orthophytum elegans,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77078397-1: 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].