Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
distachya
ID:
341988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 3(3): 417. 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341320

Common Names

  • Billbergia distachya
  • Distachya Billbergia
  • Two-Racemed Billbergia

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia distachya Vell. [unknown]
  • Pitcairnia distacaia Beer [unknown]

Description

Billbergia distachya (also called Distachya Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of stiff, arching, pointed leaves that are green and mottled with purple. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia distachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia distachya is a funnel-shaped bloom with a bright yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia distachya can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Billbergia distachya

Billbergia distachya can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Billbergia distachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia distachya?

Billbergia distachya

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia distachya?

Billbergia distachya is native to Brazil.

What is the flowering period of Billbergia distachya?

Billbergia distachya flowers in the spring and summer months.

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,

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