Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
buchholtzii
ID:
341957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 7 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341289



Common Names

  • Billbergia buchholtzii
  • Buchholtz's Billbergia
  • Buchholtz Billbergia


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Description

Billbergia buchholtzii (also called Buchholtz's 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 buchholtzii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia buchholtzii is a deep red with yellow tips. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia buchholtzii is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil, and should be kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months. The plants should be protected from frost and strong winds.

Where to Find Billbergia buchholtzii

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

Billbergia buchholtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia buchholtzii?

Billbergia buchholtzii

What is the common name of Billbergia buchholtzii?

Buchholtz's Billbergia

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia buchholtzii?

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122052-1: 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].