Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ambigua
ID:
808529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Read) Betancur & N.R.Salinas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 28: 158 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807863

Common Names

  • Billbergia ambigua
  • Ambigua Billbergia
  • Tiny Billbergia

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Description

Billbergia ambigua (also called Ambiguous Billbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are white and funnel-shaped. It is found in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia ambigua is a star-shaped bloom with six petals, usually white or pale pink. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia ambigua is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sandy mix and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Billbergia ambigua

Billbergia ambigua is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Billbergia ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia ambigua?

Billbergia ambigua

What is the common name of Billbergia ambigua?

Ambiguous Billbergia

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia ambigua?

Tropical forests

Species in the Billbergia genus

Billbergia acreana, Billbergia alfonsi-joannis, Billbergia amoena, Billbergia brachysiphon, Billbergia bradeana, Billbergia brasiliensis, Billbergia buchholtzii, Billbergia cardenasii, Billbergia castelensis, Billbergia chlorantha, Billbergia chlorostica, Billbergia claudioi, Billbergia cylindrostachya, Billbergia dasilvae, Billbergia decora, Billbergia distachya, Billbergia domingosmartinsis, Billbergia eloiseae, Billbergia euphemiae, Billbergia formosa, Billbergia horrida, Billbergia incarnata, Billbergia iridifolia, Billbergia issingiana, Billbergia jandebrabanderi, Billbergia kautskyana, Billbergia laxiflora, Billbergia leptopoda, Billbergia lietzei, Billbergia lymanii, Billbergia macracantha, Billbergia macrocalyx, Billbergia macrolepis, Billbergia magnifica, Billbergia manarae, Billbergia meyeri, Billbergia microlepis, Billbergia minarum, Billbergia morelii, Billbergia nana, Billbergia nutans, Billbergia oxysepala, Billbergia pallidiflora, Billbergia pohliana, Billbergia porteana, Billbergia pyramidalis, Billbergia reichardtii, Billbergia robert-readii, Billbergia rosea, Billbergia rubicunda,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Nelson R. Salinas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.R.Salinas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445544-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].