Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 40: 102 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476516
Common Names
- Neoglaziovia burle-marxii
- Neoglaziovia burle-marxii
- Neoglaziovia burle-marxii
Description
Neoglaziovia burle-marxii (also called Neoglaziovia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in lowland forests. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy.
Uses & Benefits
Neoglaziovia burle-marxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its timber and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neoglaziovia burle-marxii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neoglaziovia burle-marxii is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Neoglaziovia burle-marxii
Neoglaziovia burle-marxii can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Neoglaziovia burle-marxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neoglaziovia burle-marxii?
Neoglaziovia burle-marxii
What type of plant is Neoglaziovia burle-marxii?
A flowering plant
Where is Neoglaziovia burle-marxii native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Neoglaziovia genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281306-2: 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].