Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
compacta
ID:
477460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 124: 9 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476792



Common Names

  • Neoregelia Compacta
  • Neoregelia Compacta's
  • Compacta's Neoregelia


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Description

Neoregelia compacta (also called Compact Neoregelia, among many other common names) is a species of bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a small, epiphytic plant with green and red leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia compacta has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon washoensis is a perennial native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Neoregelia compacta

Neoregelia compacta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Neoregelia compacta FAQ

What type of soil does Neoregelia compacta prefer?

Neoregelia compacta prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a neutral pH.

What is the best way to propagate Neoregelia compacta?

The best way to propagate Neoregelia compacta is through stem cuttings.

How much sunlight does Neoregelia compacta need?

Neoregelia compacta needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169007-2: 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].