Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
claudioi
ID:
341972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 314 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341304



Common Names

  • Billbergia claudioi
  • Claudio's Billbergia
  • Claudio Billbergia


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Description

Billbergia claudioi (also called Claudio's Billbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with long, arching stems and bright green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of light frost.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia claudioi 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 Billbergia claudioi is a funnel-shaped bloom with a bright yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia claudioi is a small, evergreen perennial with a low-growing habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not always reliable.

Where to Find Billbergia claudioi

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

Billbergia claudioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia claudioi?

Billbergia claudioi

What is the common name of Billbergia claudioi?

Claudio's bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia claudioi?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933616-1: 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].