Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
lillyae
ID:
477539

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Weber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 599 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476871

Common Names

  • Neoregelia Lillyae
  • Lilly's Bromeliad
  • Lilly's Neoregelia

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Description

Neoregelia lillyae (also called Lilly's 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 lillyae is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neoregelia lillyae var. lillyae
Neoregelia lillyae var. acuminata W.Weber

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia lillyae has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia lillyae is a small, slow-growing bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Neoregelia lillyae

Neoregelia lillyae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Neoregelia lillyae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia lillyae?

Neoregelia lillyae

What is the common name of Neoregelia lillyae?

Lilly's Neoregelia

What is the natural habitat of Neoregelia lillyae?

Tropical rainforests

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

Wilhelm Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281313-2: 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].