Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
zebrina
ID:
342198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herb.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341530



Common Names

  • Billbergia Zebrina
  • Zebrina Vase Plant
  • Vase Plant


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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia zebrina (Herb.) Czerw. & Warsz. [valid]
  • Tillandsia farinosa Jacob-Makoy [superfluous]

Description

Billbergia zebrina (also called Zebra 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 humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves up to 1 m long, with a central inflorescence of red bracts and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Billbergia zebrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Billbergia zebrina has a flower that is tubular in shape and has a bright yellow color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billbergia zebrina is a terrestrial or epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be grown in well-draining soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Billbergia zebrina

Billbergia zebrina is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Billbergia zebrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billbergia zebrina?

Billbergia zebrina

What type of plant is Billbergia zebrina?

Billbergia zebrina is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

Where is Billbergia zebrina found?

Billbergia zebrina 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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122235-1: 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].