Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
charlesii
ID:
912424

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Braun, Esteves & Scharf

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2009: 29 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911759



Common Names

  • Charles' Bromelia
  • Charles Bromelia
  • Charles' Bromelia Plant


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Description

Bromelia charlesii (also called 'Charles' Bromelia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has long, slender leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia charlesii is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for home gardens. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromelia charlesii has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia charlesii can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil, and should be grown in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Bromelia charlesii

Bromelia charlesii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Species in the Bromelia genus

Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta, Bromelia antiacantha, Bromelia arenaria, Bromelia arubaiensis, Bromelia auriculata, Bromelia balansae, Bromelia binotii, Bromelia chrysantha, Bromelia eitenorum, Bromelia epiphytica, Bromelia estevesii, Bromelia exigua, Bromelia flemingii, Bromelia fosteriana, Bromelia fragilis, Bromelia glaziovii, Bromelia goeldiana, Bromelia goyazensis, Bromelia grandiflora, Bromelia granvillei, Bromelia gurkeniana, Bromelia hemisphaerica, Bromelia hieronymi, Bromelia horstii, Bromelia humilis, Bromelia ignaciana, Bromelia interior, Bromelia irwinii, Bromelia karatas, Bromelia laciniosa, Bromelia lagopus, Bromelia legrellae, Bromelia macedoi, Bromelia morreniana, Bromelia nidus-puellae, Bromelia oliveirae, Bromelia palmeri, Bromelia pinguin, Bromelia poeppigii, Bromelia redoutei, Bromelia regnellii, Bromelia reversacantha, Bromelia rondoniana, Bromelia scarlatina, Bromelia serra, Bromelia superba, Bromelia sylvicola, Bromelia tarapotina,

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

Pierre Josef Braun (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Braun' in the authors string.
Eddie Esteves Pereira (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esteves' in the authors string.
Uwe Scharf (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scharf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77097908-1: 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].