Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
neotenuifolia
ID:
1328535

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 51: 306 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340989



Common Names

  • Bromelia neotenuifolia
  • Neotenuifolia Bromelia
  • Neotenuifolia Pineapple


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Description

Bromelia neotenuifolia (also called Chinese Bromelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It grows up to 5m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 10cm. It is found in subtropical and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia neotenuifolia is used for ornamental purposes, as well as for fuelwood, fodder, and timber. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and its gum is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromelia neotenuifolia has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, red, berry-like fruits. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia neotenuifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs, which should take about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Bromelia neotenuifolia

Bromelia neotenuifolia is native to Central America.

Bromelia neotenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromelia neotenuifolia?

Bromelia neotenuifolia

What is the common name of Bromelia neotenuifolia?

Neotenuifolia Bromelia

What is the natural habitat of Bromelia neotenuifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143667-1: 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].