Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
viridirubra
ID:
1324161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 62: 305 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336615

Common Names

  • Hohenbergia viridirubra
  • Viridirubra Hohenbergia
  • Hohenbergia viridirubra

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Description

Hohenbergia viridirubra (also called the 'Green-red hohenbergia', among many other common names) is a bromeliad native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenbergia viridirubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hohenbergia viridirubra has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenbergia viridirubra is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows in rocky crevices. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Hohenbergia viridirubra

Hohenbergia viridirubra is native to Peru and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Hohenbergia viridirubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenbergia viridirubra?

Hohenbergia viridirubra

What type of plant is Hohenbergia viridirubra?

Hohenbergia viridirubra is a perennial herb

Where is Hohenbergia viridirubra native to?

Hohenbergia viridirubra is native to 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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130875-1: 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].