Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
morelii
ID:
342083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Portef. Hort. 2: 97 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341415



Common Names

  • Billbergia morelii
  • Queen's Tears
  • Flamingo Flower


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Synonyms

  • Billbergia wetherelli Hook. [unknown]

Description

Billbergia morelii (also called 'Morel's Billbergia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia morelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is known for its bright and colorful foliage, which can be used to add a splash of color to any garden or home.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia morelii is a bright pink with yellow tips. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia morelii can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant into several sections, each with a few roots attached. Plant the sections in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water them regularly. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Water the seedlings regularly and transplant them into individual pots when they are large enough.

Where to Find Billbergia morelii

Billbergia morelii is native to Brazil.

Billbergia morelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia morelii?

Billbergia morelii

What type of plant is Billbergia morelii?

It is a bromeliad plant

Where is Billbergia morelii native to?

It is native to 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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122148-1: 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].