Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tarapotina
ID:
342627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ule

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 130 (1906 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341959

Common Names

  • Bromelia tarapotina
  • Tarapotina Bromelia
  • Tarapotina's Bromelia

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Description

Bromelia tarapotina (also called Tarapoto Pineapple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with a rosette of stiff, spiny leaves up to 1 m long.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia tarapotina is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long-lasting, bright red flower that can be used as a cut flower. The plant is also known for its ability to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromelia tarapotina 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 tarapotina can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach a height of up to 2 feet.

Where to Find Bromelia tarapotina

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

Bromelia tarapotina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromelia tarapotina?

Bromelia tarapotina

What type of plant is Bromelia tarapotina?

It is an evergreen perennial plant

Where is Bromelia tarapotina native to?

It is native to Central America

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

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:36900-2: 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].