Billbergia macrocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
342062
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 85: t. 5114 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341394
Common Names
- Macrocalyx Billbergia
- Macrocalyx's Billbergia
- Macrocalyx Billbergia Plant
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- Billbergia saundersiana R.Hogg [valid]
Description
Billbergia macrocalyx (also called Large-calyx bromeliad, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid tropical forests. It has long, narrow, arching leaves that are green in color and have a reddish-purple underside. The inflorescence is a bright pink and the flowers are tubular in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Billbergia macrocalyx is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant and in outdoor gardens. It has bright green leaves and produces pink and white flowers. It is also known for its air-purifying qualities, as it removes toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Billbergia macrocalyx is a bright pink with yellow tips. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Billbergia macrocalyx can be cultivated in warm climates with temperatures ranging from 10-25°C. It prefers bright light and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Billbergia macrocalyx
Billbergia macrocalyx is native to Brazil.
Billbergia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Billbergia macrocalyx?
Billbergia macrocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Billbergia macrocalyx?
Billbergia macrocalyx is native to Brazil.
What is the flowering period of Billbergia macrocalyx?
Billbergia macrocalyx 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,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122130-1: 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].