Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
longisepala
ID:
477553

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pereira & I.A.Penna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 1 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476885

Common Names

  • Neoregelia Longisepala
  • Long-Sepaled Bromeliad
  • Long-Sepaled Neoregelia

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Description

Neoregelia longisepala (also called long-sepaled neoregelia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an epiphyte, which grows on trees in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia longisepala is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a filler in bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia longisepala 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 longisepala 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 longisepala

Neoregelia longisepala is native to Brazil.

Neoregelia longisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia longisepala?

Neoregelia longisepala

What is the common name of Neoregelia longisepala?

Long-sepal Neoregelia

What is the natural habitat of Neoregelia longisepala?

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

Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
Ivo de Azevedo Penna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.A.Penna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281316-2: 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].