Brocchinia pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
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Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
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Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1219403
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Holst
Source:
tro
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Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218741
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Brocchinia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Brocchinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Brocchinia pygmaea is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an indoor plant and is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brocchinia pygmaea is yellow in color, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brocchinia pygmaea is a small, epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 6-12 inches and prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or offsets. Offsets should be removed in spring or summer and potted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Brocchinia pygmaea
Brocchinia pygmaea can be found in South America, primarily in Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil.
Species in the Brocchinia genus
Brocchinia acuminata, Brocchinia amazonica, Brocchinia cataractarum, Brocchinia cowanii, Brocchinia delicatula, Brocchinia gilmartiniae, Brocchinia hechtioides, Brocchinia hitchcockii, Brocchinia maguirei, Brocchinia melanacra, Brocchinia micrantha, Brocchinia paniculata, Brocchinia prismatica, Brocchinia reducta, Brocchinia rupestris, Brocchinia steyermarkii, Brocchinia tatei, Brocchinia vestita, Brocchinia wurdackiana, Brocchinia pygmaea, Brocchinia uaipanensis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4302744: Based on the initial data import
Bruce K. Holst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Holst' in the authors string.