Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
1219370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 177 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218708


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Description

Bromelia tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Bromelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia tessmannii is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an indoor plant and is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromelia tessmannii is yellow in color, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia tessmannii is a small, epiphytic bromeliad native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 6-12 inches and prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or offsets. Offsets should be removed in spring or summer and potted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Bromelia tessmannii

Bromelia tessmannii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4301899: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.