Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pereira
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 316 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341417
Common Names
- Billbergia nana
- Queen's Tears
- Flamingo Flower
Description
Billbergia nana (also called 'Dwarf 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 nana 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
Billbergia nana has yellow flowers with white centers, and the seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Billbergia nana 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 nana
Billbergia nana is native to Brazil.
Billbergia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Billbergia nana?
Billbergia nana
What type of plant is Billbergia nana?
It is a bromeliad plant
Where is Billbergia nana 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33161-2: 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].