Back
Vriesea regina (Vell.) Beer
Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
Synonyms: | Alcantarea regina (Vell.) Harms, Tillandsia blokii Hemsl., Vriesea edmundoi Leme |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
---|---|
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | South-East Brazil |
---|---|
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A large herbaceous shrub. It has an upright form. |
---|---|
Foliage | The spineless leaves are arranged in a rosette. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
---|---|
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
---|---|
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31667 |
---|---|
Species ID | 6066 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |