Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brachysiphon
ID:
341949

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 10: 142 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341281



Common Names

  • Billbergia brachysiphon
  • Short-siphon Billbergia
  • Brachysiphon Queen's Tears


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Description

Billbergia brachysiphon (also called Short-Stemmed Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, pointed leaves and long, tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, and purple.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia brachysiphon can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Billbergia brachysiphon var. brachysiphon
Billbergia brachysiphon var. breviflora H.Luther

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia brachysiphon is a bright pink with yellow tips. The seeds are small and oval, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia brachysiphon is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Billbergia brachysiphon

Billbergia brachysiphon is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Billbergia brachysiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia brachysiphon?

Billbergia brachysiphon

What is the common name of Billbergia brachysiphon?

Short-siphoned Billbergia

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia brachysiphon?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Billbergia genus

Billbergia acreana, Billbergia alfonsi-joannis, Billbergia amoena, Billbergia brachysiphon, Billbergia bradeana, Billbergia brasiliensis, Billbergia buchholtzii, Billbergia cardenasii, Billbergia castelensis, Billbergia chlorantha, Billbergia chlorostica, Billbergia claudioi, Billbergia cylindrostachya, Billbergia dasilvae, Billbergia decora, Billbergia distachya, Billbergia domingosmartinsis, Billbergia eloiseae, Billbergia euphemiae, Billbergia formosa, Billbergia horrida, Billbergia incarnata, Billbergia iridifolia, Billbergia issingiana, Billbergia jandebrabanderi, Billbergia kautskyana, Billbergia laxiflora, Billbergia leptopoda, Billbergia lietzei, Billbergia lymanii, Billbergia macracantha, Billbergia macrocalyx, Billbergia macrolepis, Billbergia magnifica, Billbergia manarae, Billbergia meyeri, Billbergia microlepis, Billbergia minarum, Billbergia morelii, Billbergia nana, Billbergia nutans, Billbergia oxysepala, Billbergia pallidiflora, Billbergia pohliana, Billbergia porteana, Billbergia pyramidalis, Billbergia reichardtii, Billbergia robert-readii, Billbergia rosea, Billbergia rubicunda,

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33103-2: 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].