Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
antiacantha
ID:
342476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Virid. Bonon. Veget. Veget. Commut. : 4 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341808

Common Names

  • Bromelia antiacantha
  • Thorny Bromelia
  • Thorny Bromelia Plant

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Description

Bromelia antiacantha (also called Prickly Bromelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in tropical forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia antiacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromelia antiacantha is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia antiacantha is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Bromelia antiacantha

Bromelia antiacantha can be found in the wetter parts of the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Bromelia antiacantha FAQ

What is the common name of Bromelia antiacantha?

Antiacantha Bromelia

What is the natural habitat of Bromelia antiacantha?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

What is the size of Bromelia antiacantha?

It can reach up to 1 meter in height

Species in the Bromelia genus

Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta, Bromelia antiacantha, Bromelia arenaria, Bromelia arubaiensis, Bromelia auriculata, Bromelia balansae, Bromelia binotii, Bromelia chrysantha, Bromelia eitenorum, Bromelia epiphytica, Bromelia estevesii, Bromelia exigua, Bromelia flemingii, Bromelia fosteriana, Bromelia fragilis, Bromelia glaziovii, Bromelia goeldiana, Bromelia goyazensis, Bromelia grandiflora, Bromelia granvillei, Bromelia gurkeniana, Bromelia hemisphaerica, Bromelia hieronymi, Bromelia horstii, Bromelia humilis, Bromelia ignaciana, Bromelia interior, Bromelia irwinii, Bromelia karatas, Bromelia laciniosa, Bromelia lagopus, Bromelia legrellae, Bromelia macedoi, Bromelia morreniana, Bromelia nidus-puellae, Bromelia oliveirae, Bromelia palmeri, Bromelia pinguin, Bromelia poeppigii, Bromelia redoutei, Bromelia regnellii, Bromelia reversacantha, Bromelia rondoniana, Bromelia scarlatina, Bromelia serra, Bromelia superba, Bromelia sylvicola, Bromelia tarapotina,

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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122272-1: 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].