Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
342486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 181 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341818

Common Names

  • Bromelia balansae
  • Balansa's Bromelia
  • Balansa's Bromelia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Bromelia balansae balansae [unknown]

Description

Bromelia balansae (also called Balansa's 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 Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It typically grows in tropical forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia balansae 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 balansae 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 balansae is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bromelia balansae

Bromelia balansae is native to the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela.

Bromelia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromelia balansae?

Bromelia balansae

What is the natural habitat of Bromelia balansae?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What type of plant is Bromelia balansae?

Tropical bromeliad

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:36836-2: 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].