Streptocalyx

Plant Characteristics
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Scientific Names

Read about Streptocalyx in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Streptocalyx (twisted calyx). Bromeliaceae. There are 7 species of Streptocalyx, according to Mez (DC. Monogr. Phaner., vol. 9), of Brazil. The genus differs from Bromelia in having strongly imbricated broad sepals and long corolla-tube. No species are in the American trade, but S. Furstenbergii, Morr., is described in horticultural literature (sometimes as Aechmea Furstenbergii, Morr. & Wittm.). It is a stemless pineapple-like plant, with 30-40 rigid lanceolate lvs. in a dense rosette: cluster a central dense panicle 1-1 1/2 ft. long, with many 2-sided spikes of rather dull fls. S. longifolius, Baker (Bromelia longifolia, Rudge), has densely rosulate lvs. 3-6 ft. long, vaginate at base, spinulose at apex and margin, dark-colored on the edges, scaly. Guiana. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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