Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
iridifolia
ID:
342027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 13: t. 1068 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341359



Common Names

  • Billbergia iridifolia
  • Iridifolia Billbergia
  • Iridifolia


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Synonyms

  • Billbergia iridifolia iridifolia [unknown]

Description

Billbergia iridifolia (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 iridifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia iridifolia 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 iridifolia can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Billbergia iridifolia

Billbergia iridifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Billbergia iridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia iridifolia?

Billbergia iridifolia

What is the common name of Billbergia iridifolia?

Iridifolia

What type of plant is Billbergia iridifolia?

Tropical flowering plant

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122106-1: 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].