Status:
valid
Authors:
Esteves, Hofacker & Scharf
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2015(1): 16 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342358
Common Names
- Bromelia richardii
- Richardii Bromelia
- Bromelia Richardii
Description
Bromelia richardii (also called Richard's Bromelia, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant, native to Costa Rica. It has small white flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Bromelia richardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromelia richardii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bromelia richardii is an evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best planted in spring and can be grown in pots or containers.
Where to Find Bromelia richardii
Bromelia richardii is found in Brazil.
Bromelia richardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromelia richardii?
Bromelia richardii
What type of plant is Bromelia richardii?
Perennial herb
Where does Bromelia richardii grow?
Brazil
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
Andreas Hofacker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofacker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146965-1: 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].