Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
araujoi
ID:
835497

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun, Esteves & Scharf

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2008: 91 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834832

Common Names

  • Bromelia Araujoi
  • Araujoi Bromelia
  • Araujoi Plant

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Description

Bromelia araujoi (also called Araujo's Bromelia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow or red flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia araujoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromelia araujoi has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia araujoi is an epiphytic plant that is native to Brazil. It can be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark chips. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Bromelia araujoi

Bromelia araujoi is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Bromelia araujoi FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bromelia araujoi?

Bromelia araujoi prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light exposure for Bromelia araujoi?

Bromelia araujoi prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Bromelia araujoi?

Bromelia araujoi prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.

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

Pierre Josef Braun (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Braun' in the authors string.
Eddie Esteves Pereira (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esteves' in the authors string.
Uwe Scharf (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scharf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093128-1: 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].