Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 747 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341535
Common Names
- Bisboeckelera Irrigua
- Irrigua Vase Plant
- Vase Plant
Description
Bisboeckelera irrigua (also called Irriguous Bisboeckelera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves up to 1 m long, with a central inflorescence of pink bracts and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bisboeckelera irrigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Billbergia irrigua has a flower that is tubular in shape and has a bright yellow color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bisboeckelera irrigua is a terrestrial or epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be grown in well-draining soil and watered regularly.
Where to Find Bisboeckelera irrigua
Bisboeckelera irrigua is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Bisboeckelera irrigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bisboeckelera irrigua?
Bisboeckelera irrigua
What is the common name of Bisboeckelera irrigua?
Irrigua Bisboeckelera
What is the natural habitat of Bisboeckelera irrigua?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Bisboeckelera genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33284-2: 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].