Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pohliana
ID:
342112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 403 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341444

Common Names

  • Billbergia pohliana
  • Queen's Tears
  • Flamingo Flower

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Description

Billbergia pohliana (also called Pohl's 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 pohliana is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia pohliana is a bright pink, with a yellow throat and a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia pohliana is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers a well-draining soil and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Billbergia pohliana

Billbergia pohliana is native to Brazil.

Billbergia pohliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia pohliana?

Billbergia pohliana

What is the common name of Billbergia pohliana?

Pohliana bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia pohliana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33173-2: 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].