Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
carolinae
ID:
477446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beer) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 124: 9 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476778

Common Names

  • Neoregelia Carolinae
  • Neoregelia Carolinae's
  • Carolinae's Neoregelia

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Synonyms

  • Bromelia rhodocincta Brongn. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Regelia meyendorffii Lindm. [unknown]
  • Neoregelia carolinae carolinae [unknown]
  • Billbergia meyendorfii Regel [unknown]
  • Karatas meyendorffi Antoine [unknown]

Description

Neoregelia carolinae (also called Carolina Neoregelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces pink or white flowers in the summer. It grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia carolinae 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 carolinae 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 carolinae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. It prefers partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Neoregelia carolinae

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

Neoregelia carolinae FAQ

What type of soil does Neoregelia carolinae prefer?

Neoregelia carolinae prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a neutral pH.

What is the best way to propagate Neoregelia carolinae?

The best way to propagate Neoregelia carolinae is through stem cuttings.

How much sunlight does Neoregelia carolinae need?

Neoregelia carolinae needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Johann Georg Beer (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beer' 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:169003-2: 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].