Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
macwilliansii
ID:
1235332

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 138, t. 1, f. 7, 8 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234670

Common Names

  • Macwilliansii Neoregelia
  • Macwilliansii Bromeliad
  • Macwilliansii Blushing Bromeliad

Searching for Neoregelia macwilliansii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Neoregelia macwilliansii (also called Macwilliams' Neoregelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia macwilliansii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves used to treat sore throats and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Neoregelia macwilliansii flower is a bright pink-purple color and has a tubular shape with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

Searching for Neoregelia macwilliansii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia macwilliansii is a hardy, evergreen bromeliad that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or by offsets.

Where to Find Neoregelia macwilliansii

Neoregelia macwilliansii is native to Brazil and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50079979: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.