Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
nidus-puellae
ID:
342581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) André ex Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 22 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341913

Common Names

  • Bromelia nidus-puellae
  • Nidus-puellae Bromelia
  • Nidus-puellae Pineapple

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Description

Bromelia nidus-puellae (also called Maiden's Nest Bromeliad, among many other common names) is a terrestrial or epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia nidus-puellae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromelia nidus-puellae is a yellow-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia nidus-puellae can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps, each with a few leaves and roots. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Bromelia nidus-puellae

Bromelia nidus-puellae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Bromelia nidus-puellae FAQ

What is the common name of Bromelia nidus-puellae?

Nidus-puella bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Bromelia nidus-puellae?

Tropical rainforests

What is the size of Bromelia nidus-puellae?

Up to 1 m tall

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:122363-1: 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].