Pitcairnia spicata (Lam.) Mez

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Bromeliaceae > Pitcairnia l'hér.

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite herb.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Spread -
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Environment

Light 4-9
Soil humidity 3-7
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

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Edible -
Therapeutic use -
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
Mode seedlings
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Images

Pitcairnia spicata unspecified picture

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124205-1
WFO ID wfo-0000496987
COL ID 6VLYR
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 630444
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Synonyms

Billbergia purpurea Bromelia spicata Hepetis spicata Pitcairnia spicata Pitcairnia affinis Pitcairnia pruinosa var. hortus Hepetis albucifolia Pitcairnia albucifolia Pitcairnia spicata var. spicata