Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
purpureum
ID:
478811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fam. Bromel. : 75 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478143

Common Names

  • Purple Nidularium
  • Purple Silver Vase
  • Purple Silver Urn

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Synonyms

  • Nidularium purpureum purpureum [unknown]

Description

Nidularium purpureum (also called Purple Nidularium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil. It grows in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia barbarana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for air purification and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidularium purpureum is small, white, and has no petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium purpureum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Nidularium purpureum

Nidularium purpureum can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Nidularium purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidularium purpureum?

Nidularium purpureum

What is the common name of Nidularium purpureum?

Purple Bird's Nest

What is the family of Nidularium purpureum?

Bromeliaceae

Species in the Nidularium genus

Nidularium albiflorum, Nidularium altimontanum, Nidularium alvimii, Nidularium amazonicum, Nidularium amorimii, Nidularium angustibracteatum, Nidularium angustifolium, Nidularium antoineanum, Nidularium apiculatum, Nidularium atalaiaense, Nidularium azureum, Nidularium bicolor, Nidularium bocainensis, Nidularium campo-alegrensis, Nidularium campos-portoi, Nidularium cariacicaense, Nidularium catarinense, Nidularium corallinum, Nidularium espiritosantense, Nidularium ferdinando-coburgii, Nidularium ferrugineum, Nidularium fradense, Nidularium fulgens, Nidularium innocentii, Nidularium itatiaiae, Nidularium jonesianum, Nidularium kautskyanum, Nidularium krisgreeniae, Nidularium linehamii, Nidularium longiflorum, Nidularium mangaratibense, Nidularium marigoi, Nidularium minutum, Nidularium organense, Nidularium picinguabensis, Nidularium procerum, Nidularium purpureum, Nidularium rosulatum, Nidularium rubens, Nidularium rutilans, Nidularium scheremetiewii, Nidularium serratum, Nidularium utriculosum, Nidularium viridipetalum, Nidularium rolfianum, Nidularium alegrense, Nidularium bocainense, Nidularium ferdinandocoburgi,

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

Johann Georg Beer (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123713-1: 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].