Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
inexspectata
ID:
477512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Canistropsis - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 75 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476844

Common Names

  • Neoregelia
  • Unexpected Neoregelia
  • Unexpected Blushing Bromeliad

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Description

Neoregelia inexspectata (also called Unexpected Neoregelia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a small, epiphytic plant with green and red leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia inexspectata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia inexspectata has a pink flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia inexspectata 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 inexspectata

Neoregelia inexspectata can be found in Brazil.

Neoregelia inexspectata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia inexspectata?

Neoregelia inexspectata

What is the common name of Neoregelia inexspectata?

Unexpected Neoregelia

What type of plant is Neoregelia inexspectata?

A bromeliad

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:1016692-1: 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].