Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(É.Morren) L.B.Sm.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1934
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.  104: 78 (1934)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476661
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Neoregelia ampullacea
 - Ampullacea Neoregelia
 - Ampullacea Flower
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Neoregelia ampullacea (also called Ampullaceous Neoregelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry forests and in coastal areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Neoregelia ampullacea is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a houseplant and is known for its bright colors and easy care.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Neoregelia ampullacea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Neoregelia ampullacea is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is best grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains some organic matter. It prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Neoregelia ampullacea
                        
                            Neoregelia ampullacea can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Neoregelia ampullacea FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Neoregelia ampullacea?
Neoregelia ampullacea
What is the common name of Neoregelia ampullacea?
Vase-shaped bromeliad
What is the habitat of Neoregelia ampullacea?
It is native to Brazil.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Neoregelia genus
                        
                            Neoregelia abendrothae, 
Neoregelia alvimii, 
Neoregelia amandae, 
Neoregelia ampullacea, 
Neoregelia angustibracteolata, 
Neoregelia angustifolia, 
Neoregelia atroviridifolia, 
Neoregelia azevedoi, 
Neoregelia bahiana, 
Neoregelia binoti, 
Neoregelia bragarum, 
Neoregelia brevifolia, 
Neoregelia brigadeirensis, 
Neoregelia brownii, 
Neoregelia burlemarxii, 
Neoregelia camorimiana, 
Neoregelia capixaba, 
Neoregelia carcharodon, 
Neoregelia carinata, 
Neoregelia carolinae, 
Neoregelia cathcartii, 
Neoregelia chlorosticta, 
Neoregelia coimbrae, 
Neoregelia compacta, 
Neoregelia concentrica, 
Neoregelia coriacea, 
Neoregelia correia-araujoi, 
Neoregelia crispata, 
Neoregelia cruenta, 
Neoregelia cyanea, 
Neoregelia diversifolia, 
Neoregelia doeringiana, 
Neoregelia dungsiana, 
Neoregelia eltoniana, 
Neoregelia farinosa, 
Neoregelia fluminensis, 
Neoregelia fosteriana, 
Neoregelia gavionensis, 
Neoregelia guttata, 
Neoregelia hoehneana, 
Neoregelia ibitipocensis, 
Neoregelia indecora, 
Neoregelia inexspectata, 
Neoregelia johannis, 
Neoregelia johnsoniae, 
Neoregelia kautskyi, 
Neoregelia kerryi, 
Neoregelia kuhlmannii, 
Neoregelia lactea, 
Neoregelia laevis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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
                        
                            POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123548-1: 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].