Bromelia tocantinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tocantinense
ID:
1331017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Esteves & Gouda
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 65: 60 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343471
Common Names
- Tocantinense's Bromelia
- Tocantinense's Bromelia Plant
- Tocantinense's Bromelia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromelia tocantinense (also called Bromeliaceae, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves with spines on the margins and a central cup filled with water. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in humid forests, and is often found in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bromelia tocantinense is a species of bromeliad that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with moist soil and can help to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromelia tocantinense is white and tubular with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Bromelia tocantinense is a tropical plant that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bromelia tocantinense
Bromelia tocantinense is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.
Bromelia tocantinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromelia tocantinense?
Bromelia tocantinense
What type of plant is Bromelia tocantinense?
It is an evergreen perennial herb.
What is the natural habitat of Bromelia tocantinense?
It is native to the forests of southeastern 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
Eric Gouda (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouda' in the authors string.
Eddie Esteves Pereira (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esteves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149644-1: 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].