Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
farinosa
ID:
477491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ule) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476823



Common Names

  • Neoregelia farinosa
  • Farinosa Neoregelia
  • Mealy Neoregelia


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Description

Neoregelia farinosa (also called Mealy 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 farinosa 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 farinosa has a white 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 farinosa 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 farinosa

Neoregelia farinosa can be found in Brazil.

Neoregelia farinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia farinosa?

Neoregelia farinosa

What is the common name of Neoregelia farinosa?

Farinosa Bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Neoregelia farinosa?

Neoregelia farinosa 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

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169019-2: 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].