Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
binotii
ID:
342490

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Morren ex Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 192 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341822

Common Names

  • Bromelia binotii
  • Binot's Bromelia
  • Binot's Bromelia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Bromelia benotii Anon. [invalid]

Description

Bromelia binotii (also called Binot'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 Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in tropical forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia binotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromelia binotii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and round, with a single, slender stem and a few small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia binotii 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 binotii

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

Bromelia binotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromelia binotii?

Bromelia binotii

What is the natural habitat of Bromelia binotii?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What type of plant is Bromelia binotii?

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:122282-1: 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].