Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A terrestrial bromeliad, has a cushion-forming growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Succulent leaves are densely arranged to form small individual rosettes. Leaves are triangular with sharp tips and tiny spines on edges. |
| Flowers | The small, tubular flowers have red petals with green tips, growing from the center of rosettes. |
| Habitat | Rocky slopes, bare rocks, dry forests |
| Etymology | The genus is named for Ferdinand Julius Cohn, German botanist and microbiologist (1828-1898). Greek deutero means second, as the name Cohnia had already been used as genus name. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32698 |
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| Species ID | 7110 |
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