Billbergia distachia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distachia
ID:
1592874
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Mez
Source:
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 417 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047836
Common Names
- Billbergia Distachia
- Red Torch Bromeliad
- Fairy Bouquet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Billbergia distachia (also called Distach's Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Billbergia distachia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create a natural border or a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Billbergia distachia is a bright pink-purple color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Billbergia distachia is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants and does not require soil to grow. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Billbergia distachia
Billbergia distachia is native to Brazil and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Billbergia distachia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Billbergia distachia?
Billbergia distachia
What is the common name of Billbergia distachia?
Distachia Queen's Tears
What is the natural habitat of Billbergia distachia?
Tropical rainforests in Brazil
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33124-2: 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].