Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
carcharodon
ID:
477436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacob-Makoy ex Wittm.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 70: 152 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476768

Common Names

  • Neoregelia Carcharodon
  • Neoregelia Carcharodon's
  • Carcharodon's Neoregelia

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Synonyms

  • Nidularium carcharodon Jacob-Makoy ex Wittm. [valid]

Description

Neoregelia carcharodon (also called Shark-toothed neoregelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia carcharodon is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia carcharodon has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia carcharodon 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 carcharodon

Neoregelia carcharodon can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Neoregelia carcharodon FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Neoregelia carcharodon?

Neoregelia carcharodon prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light exposure for Neoregelia carcharodon?

Neoregelia carcharodon prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Neoregelia carcharodon?

Neoregelia carcharodon prefers a humidity level of 50-70%.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169001-2: 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].