Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
robert-readii
ID:
342145

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Gross & Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 37: 57 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341477

Common Names

  • Robert-readii Billbergia
  • Robert-readii Queen's Tears
  • Robert-readii Rain of Tears

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Description

Billbergia robert-readii (also called Robert-Read's Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad with long, narrow leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia robert-readii 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 robert-readii 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 robert-readii is a small, evergreen perennial with a low-growing habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not always reliable.

Where to Find Billbergia robert-readii

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

Billbergia robert-readii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia robert-readii?

Billbergia robert-readii

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia robert-readii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Billbergia robert-readii?

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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Elvira Angela Gross (1954-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273308-2: 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].