Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vinacea
ID:
342211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 429 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341543

Common Names

  • Bisboeckelera Vinacea
  • Vinacea Vase Plant
  • Vase Plant

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Description

Bisboeckelera vinacea (also called Wine 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 red bracts and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bisboeckelera vinacea is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bisboeckelera vinacea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bisboeckelera vinacea is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is also important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bisboeckelera vinacea

Bisboeckelera vinacea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Bisboeckelera vinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bisboeckelera vinacea?

Bisboeckelera vinacea

What is the common name of Bisboeckelera vinacea?

Vinacea Bisboeckelera

What is the natural habitat of Bisboeckelera vinacea?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33291-2: 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].