Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
vittata
ID:
342190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. ex C.Morel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Portef. Hort. 2: 353 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341522

Common Names

  • Vittata Billbergia
  • Vittata Queen's Tears
  • Vittata Rain of Tears

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia morelliana hort. ex Henfrey [unknown]
  • Billbergia vittata rohanii Wittm. [invalid]

Description

Billbergia vittata (also called Striped Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky areas and dry forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The leaves are green with a red edge and the flowers are pink and white.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia vittata 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 vittata is a bright pink, tubular shaped flower with yellow and green stripes. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia vittata is a terrestrial or epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be grown in well-draining soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Billbergia vittata

Billbergia vittata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Billbergia vittata FAQ

What is the common name of Billbergia vittata?

Striped Billbergia

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia vittata?

Tropical regions of South America

What are the care requirements for Billbergia vittata?

Bright, indirect light; moderate to high humidity; and well-draining soil

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Charles Morel (b.1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Morel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122227-1: 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].