Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bridgeana
ID:
342013

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 1: 168 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341345

Common Names

  • Bikkia bridgeana
  • Bridgeana Bikkia
  • Bridge's Bikkia

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Description

Bikkia bridgeana (also called Queen's Tears, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant that is native to Brazil and other parts of South America. It is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has long, thin leaves that are green in color and can reach up to 3 feet in length. The plant produces bright pink and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months.

Uses & Benefits

Bikkia bridgeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bikkia bridgeana is a bright red with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bikkia bridgeana can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant into several sections, each with a few roots attached. Plant the sections in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water them regularly. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Water the seedlings regularly and transplant them into individual pots when they are large enough.

Where to Find Bikkia bridgeana

Bikkia bridgeana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Bikkia bridgeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bikkia bridgeana?

Bikkia bridgeana

What is the common name of Bikkia bridgeana?

Bridgeana

What type of plant is Bikkia bridgeana?

Tropical flowering plant

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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