Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
eltoniana
ID:
477490

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Weber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 597 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476822



Common Names

  • Neoregelia eltoniana
  • Eltoniana Neoregelia
  • Elton's Neoregelia


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Description

Neoregelia eltoniana (also called Elton's Neoregelia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia eltoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoregelia eltoniana has a bright red flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia eltoniana is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant, as the plant does not produce offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Neoregelia eltoniana

Neoregelia eltoniana can be found in Brazil.

Neoregelia eltoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia eltoniana?

Neoregelia eltoniana

What is the common name of Neoregelia eltoniana?

Eltoniana Bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Neoregelia eltoniana?

Neoregelia eltoniana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

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

Wilhelm Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281310-2: 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].