Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
castelensis
ID:
341966

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pereira

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 384 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341298

Common Names

  • Billbergia castelensis
  • Castel's Billbergia
  • Castel Billbergia

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Description

Billbergia castelensis (also called Castel's Billbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with long, arching stems and bright green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of light frost.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia castelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia castelensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia castelensis is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil, and should be kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months. The plants should be protected from frost and strong winds.

Where to Find Billbergia castelensis

Billbergia castelensis is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Billbergia castelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia castelensis?

Billbergia castelensis

What is the common name of Billbergia castelensis?

Castel's Billbergia

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia castelensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf 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

Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33113-2: 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].