Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
342597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 188 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341929

Common Names

  • Bromelia poeppigii
  • Poeppigii Bromelia
  • Poeppigii Pineapple

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Description

Bromelia poeppigii (also called Bromelia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Central and South America. It is a rosette-forming plant with long, thin leaves that are covered in white scales. It is found in wet savannas, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia poeppigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Bromelia poeppigii is a bright yellow and red bract that is surrounded by several small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Bromelia poeppigii is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Bromelia poeppigii are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia poeppigii 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 poeppigii

Bromelia poeppigii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Bromelia poeppigii FAQ

What is the common name of Bromelia poeppigii?

Poeppig's bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Bromelia poeppigii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the size of Bromelia poeppigii?

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:36883-2: 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].