Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rosea
ID:
442869

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 435 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442201

Common Names

  • Hohenbergia Rosea
  • Rosea Hohenbergia
  • Rosea's Hohenbergia

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Description

Hohenbergia rosea (also called Rose Hohenbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in the tropical dry forests of the region. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia rosea is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces white and pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hohenbergia rosea has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia rosea is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is a fast-growing plant and can be easily propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Hohenbergia rosea

Hohenbergia rosea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Hohenbergia rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia rosea?

Hohenbergia rosea

What is the common name of Hohenbergia rosea?

Rosea Hohenbergia

Where is Hohenbergia rosea found?

Hohenbergia rosea is found in Brazil

Species in the Hohenbergia genus

Hohenbergia andina, Hohenbergia augusta, Hohenbergia belemii, Hohenbergia blanchetii, Hohenbergia brachycephala, Hohenbergia burle-marxii, Hohenbergia capitata, Hohenbergia castellanosii, Hohenbergia catingae, Hohenbergia conquistensis, Hohenbergia correia-arauji, Hohenbergia edmundoi, Hohenbergia eriantha, Hohenbergia estevesii, Hohenbergia hatschbachii, Hohenbergia humilis, Hohenbergia itamarajuensis, Hohenbergia lanata, Hohenbergia leopoldo-horstii, Hohenbergia littoralis, Hohenbergia membranostrobilus, Hohenbergia minor, Hohenbergia oxoniensis, Hohenbergia pabstii, Hohenbergia pennae, Hohenbergia ridleyi, Hohenbergia rosea, Hohenbergia salzmannii, Hohenbergia sandrae, Hohenbergia stellata, Hohenbergia undulatifolia, Hohenbergia utriculosa, Hohenbergia vestita, Hohenbergia flava, Hohenbergia lemei, Hohenbergia mutabilis, Hohenbergia aechmeoides, Hohenbergia arcuata, Hohenbergia barbarespina, Hohenbergia reconcavensis, Hohenbergia igatuensis, Hohenbergia magnispina, Hohenbergia loredanoana, Hohenbergia lativaginata, Hohenbergia halutheriana, Hohenbergia isepponae, Hohenbergia viridirubra, Hohenbergia eriantha, Hohenbergia horrida, Hohenbergia blanchetii,

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123490-2: 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].