Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
reichardtii
ID:
342139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 30: 115 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341471

Common Names

  • Billbergia Reichardtii
  • Reichardt Vase Plant
  • Vase Plant

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Description

Billbergia reichardtii (also called Reichardt's Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad with long, narrow leaves and bright purple flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia reichardtii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a container plant. It is known for its drought tolerance and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia reichardtii is a bright pink with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia reichardtii 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 reichardtii

Billbergia reichardtii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Billbergia reichardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia reichardtii?

Billbergia reichardtii

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia reichardtii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Billbergia reichardtii?

Spring and summer

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

Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122189-1: 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].