Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
seidelii
ID:
342161

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 10: 485 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341493



Common Names

  • Seidelii Billbergia
  • Seidelii Queen's Tears
  • Seidelii Rain of Tears


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Description

Billbergia seidelii (also called Seidel's Billbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky areas and dry forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The leaves are green with a red edge and the flowers are pink and white.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia seidelii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a container plant. It is known for its drought tolerance and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billbergia seidelii is a bright pink, with a yellow throat and a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia seidelii is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is also important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Billbergia seidelii

Billbergia seidelii can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Billbergia seidelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia seidelii?

Billbergia seidelii

What is the natural habitat of Billbergia seidelii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Billbergia seidelii?

Spring and summer

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

Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33191-2: 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].