Ruilopezia bromelioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bromelioides
ID:
2766
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 52 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002095
Common Names
- Ruilopezia bromelioides
- Bromeliad Ruilopezia
- Bromeliad-Leaf Ruilopezia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruilopezia bromelioides (also called Bromeliad, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered in small hairs. It is found in tropical forests and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ruilopezia bromelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruilopezia bromelioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with spiny margins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruilopezia bromelioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ruilopezia bromelioides
Ruilopezia bromelioides is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical areas.
Ruilopezia bromelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruilopezia bromelioides?
Ruilopezia bromelioides
What is the common name of Ruilopezia bromelioides?
Bromeliad
What is the natural habitat of Ruilopezia bromelioides?
Tropical forests
Species in the Ruilopezia genus
Ruilopezia bromelioides, Ruilopezia figueirasii, Ruilopezia bracteosa, Ruilopezia leucactina, Ruilopezia cardonae, Ruilopezia emmanuelis, Ruilopezia vergarae, Ruilopezia margarita, Ruilopezia marcescens, Ruilopezia coloradarum, Ruilopezia floccosa, Ruilopezia viridis, Ruilopezia grisea, Ruilopezia atropurpurea, Ruilopezia josephensis, Ruilopezia lopez-palacii, Ruilopezia jabonensis, Ruilopezia ruizii, Ruilopezia hanburiana, Ruilopezia lindenii, Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii, Ruilopezia paltonioides, Ruilopezia jahnii, Ruilopezia usubillagae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102014: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.