Deuterocohnia longipetala
Scientific Name: Deuterocohnia longipetala (Baker) Mez in Mart.
Synonym: Abromeitiella longipetala
Family: Bromeliaceae
USDA: 9b-11
Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Bolivia, Brazil, Peru
Growth Habits: Terrestrial bromeliad, clumping rosettes, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water
The Genus is named in honor of German botanist and bacteriologist Ferdinand Julius Cohn (1828-1898). Since there was already a genus Cohnia, the Greek prefix deuterios, second, was placed in front to form a new generic name.
Blooming Habits:
Yellow or orange flowers, often with green tips.
Culture:
The Deuterocohnia longipetala likes well drained rocky soils.
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