Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
crispata
ID:
477469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 46: 22 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476801

Common Names

  • Neoregelia Crispata
  • Neoregelia Crispata's
  • Crispata's Neoregelia

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Description

Neoregelia crispata (also called Crisped Neoregelia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia crispata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia crispata has a bright orange flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia crispata is a slow-growing, terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Neoregelia crispata

Neoregelia crispata is native to Brazil.

Neoregelia crispata FAQ

What type of soil does Neoregelia crispata prefer?

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

What is the best way to propagate Neoregelia crispata?

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

How much sunlight does Neoregelia crispata need?

Neoregelia crispata 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

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:305477-2: 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].