Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
unaensis
ID:
923685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & Scharf

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2011: 64 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923020



Common Names

  • Bromelia Unaensis
  • Unaensis Bromelia
  • Unaensis Pineapple


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Description

Bromelia unaensis (also called Una Bromelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has large, bright green leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bromelia unaensis is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in landscaping, as well as in containers. It is also used as a hedge or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bromelia unaensis has small, yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromelia unaensis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm climate and should be grown in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bromelia unaensis

Bromelia unaensis is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical rainforests and disturbed areas.

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' 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:77113069-1: 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].