Plant · GBIF taxon 3778815
Sanchezia
Sanchezia parvibracteataAlso known as Small-Bract Sanchezia, Yellow Sanchezia, Golden Sanchezia
Sanchezia plants thrive in warm, tropical understories across South America, where their striking yellow leaf veins stand out against dark foliage. Hummingbirds frequent the bright tubular blooms to feed on nectar, transferring pollen as they move between flower spikes. Broad evergreen leaves form dense, lush thickets that shelter small forest organisms in humid environments.
TropicalFloweringOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- Snails
- Slugs
- Caterpillars
ThreatsFreezing Temperatures, Prolonged Drought, Habitat Destruction
HabitatsTropical Rainforests, Humid Valleys, Cultivated Gardens
Life span10 to 20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAcanthaceae
- SpeciesSanchezia parvibracteata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Floral Details: Inspect the base of tubular flowers to spot bright red bracts.
- Garden Placement: Position in bright filtered light to maintain vivid leaf coloration.
- Pollinator Watching: Monitor blooms during warm mornings for feeding hummingbirds.
Close Relative 
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