Details of Genus: Ochagavia Phil. (1856)
ID: 2552
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Genus en:
# spp.: 4 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Bromeliaceae
Family ja: パイナップル
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Bromelioideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 14 Oct 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Chile, Juan Fernández Islands
Description en: Genus of 3 species of evergreen, terrestrial perennials (bromeliads) found on exposed, coastal rock faces in Chile. They have almost stemless, spreading rosettes of stiff, spiny-toothed leaves. The spherical inflorescences, produced in summer, sit low in the centres of the rosettes and have conspicuous, narrow bracts and tubular, red or yellow flowers; these are followed by ovoid green berries containing large, spherical brown seeds. Where temperatures regularly drop below 5°C (41°F), grow in a cool greenhouse or as houseplants; in warmer climates, use outdoors in a desert garden.
Hardiness en: Frost tender; will sometimes withstand short periods at 0°C (32°F) in a sheltered site.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 27°C (81°F) as soon as ripe.
Pests en: Susceptible to scale insects.
Description ja: 地生種
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Comment ja:
Type species: Ochagavia elegans Phil. (1856) Accepted
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | 4 | Show |
| PB2 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show |