Pitcairnia angustifolia
Aiton
Bromeliaceae
Hepetis angustifolia (Aiton) Raeusch.
Hepetis gracilis Mez
Hepetis latifolia (Andrews ex Aiton) Mez
Hepetis latifolia (Andrews ex Aiton) Raeusch.
Hepetis platyphylla (Schrad.) Mez
Hepetis ramosa (J.Jacq.) Mez
Hepetis tomentosa (F.Dietr. ex Beer) Mez
Pitcairnia furfuracea J.Jacq.
Pitcairnia gracilis (Mez) Mez
Pitcairnia intermedia Schult. & Schult.f.
Pitcairnia latifolia Andrews
Pitcairnia latifolia Andrews ex Aiton
Pitcairnia platyphylla Schrad.
Pitcairnia ramosa J.Jacq.
Pitcairnia redouteana Schult. & Schult.f.
Pitcairnia skinneri Baker
Pitcairnia tomentosa F.Dietr. ex Beer
Common Name:
General Information
Pitcairnia angustifolia is an evergreen perennial plant growing up to 100cm tall. A clump-forming, stemless plant, the grass-like leaves are formed in basal rosettes[
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. The plant is grown in gardens as an ornamental.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Caribbean - Puerto Rico, Windward Isles, Leeward Isles.
Habitat
Found in a wide range of habitats, from relatively dry, rocky, coastal cliffs to humid, mid mountain regions; common in secondary growth along roads; tolerant of sulphur fumes and found in the vicinity of fumaroles[
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Perennial |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The scales on the underside of leaves are used to treat burns[
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
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with help from
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