Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
euphemiae
ID:
341998

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Morren

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hort. Belge Étrangère 22: 1 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341330



Common Names

  • Billbergia euphemiae
  • Euphemiae Billbergia
  • Euphemia's Billbergia


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Synonyms

  • Billbergia euphemiae euphemiae [unknown]

Description

Billbergia euphemiae (also called Queen's Tears, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant that is native to Brazil and other parts of South America. It is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has long, thin leaves that are green in color and can reach up to 3 feet in length. The plant produces bright pink and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia euphemiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia euphemiae is a bright pink with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia euphemiae can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Billbergia euphemiae

Billbergia euphemiae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Billbergia euphemiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia euphemiae?

Billbergia euphemiae

What type of plant is Billbergia euphemiae?

Billbergia euphemiae is a bromeliad plant

Where does Billbergia euphemiae originate from?

Billbergia euphemiae originates from 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:122084-1: 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].