Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
alvimii
ID:
477299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roeth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1992: 75 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476631

Common Names

  • Neoregelia alvimii
  • Alvimii Neoregelia
  • Alvimii Flower

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Description

Neoregelia alvimii (also called Alvim's Neoregelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry forests and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia alvimii is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a houseplant and is known for its bright colors and easy care.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neoregelia alvimii var. alvimii
Neoregelia alvimii var. donatoi Roeth

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, tubular, with a yellow center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: short, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia alvimii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Neoregelia alvimii

Neoregelia alvimii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia.

Neoregelia alvimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia alvimii?

Neoregelia alvimii

What is the common name of Neoregelia alvimii?

Alvim's bromeliad

What is the habitat of Neoregelia alvimii?

It is native to Brazil.

Species in the Neoregelia genus

Neoregelia abendrothae, Neoregelia alvimii, Neoregelia amandae, Neoregelia ampullacea, Neoregelia angustibracteolata, Neoregelia angustifolia, Neoregelia atroviridifolia, Neoregelia azevedoi, Neoregelia bahiana, Neoregelia binoti, Neoregelia bragarum, Neoregelia brevifolia, Neoregelia brigadeirensis, Neoregelia brownii, Neoregelia burlemarxii, Neoregelia camorimiana, Neoregelia capixaba, Neoregelia carcharodon, Neoregelia carinata, Neoregelia carolinae, Neoregelia cathcartii, Neoregelia chlorosticta, Neoregelia coimbrae, Neoregelia compacta, Neoregelia concentrica, Neoregelia coriacea, Neoregelia correia-araujoi, Neoregelia crispata, Neoregelia cruenta, Neoregelia cyanea, Neoregelia diversifolia, Neoregelia doeringiana, Neoregelia dungsiana, Neoregelia eltoniana, Neoregelia farinosa, Neoregelia fluminensis, Neoregelia fosteriana, Neoregelia gavionensis, Neoregelia guttata, Neoregelia hoehneana, Neoregelia ibitipocensis, Neoregelia indecora, Neoregelia inexspectata, Neoregelia johannis, Neoregelia johnsoniae, Neoregelia kautskyi, Neoregelia kerryi, Neoregelia kuhlmannii, Neoregelia lactea, Neoregelia laevis,

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

Jürgen Roeth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roeth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312613-2: 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].