Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
dungsiana
ID:
477482

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pereira

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 276 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476814

Common Names

  • Neoregelia dungsiana
  • Dungsiana Neoregelia
  • Dungs' Neoregelia

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Description

Neoregelia dungsiana (also called Dungs' 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 dungsiana 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 dungsiana has a bright red 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 dungsiana is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant, as the plant does not produce offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Neoregelia dungsiana

Neoregelia dungsiana is native to Brazil.

Neoregelia dungsiana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Neoregelia dungsiana?

Neoregelia dungsiana prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light exposure for Neoregelia dungsiana?

Neoregelia dungsiana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Neoregelia dungsiana?

Neoregelia dungsiana 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

Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169015-2: 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].