Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
watersiana
ID:
1305597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 108: 30 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318051



Common Names

  • Neoregelia watersiana
  • Watersiana Neoregelia
  • Watersiana-leaved Neoregelia


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Description

Neoregelia watersiana (also called Waters' Neoregelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Neoregelia watersiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neoregelia watersiana are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoregelia watersiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings, which should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Neoregelia watersiana

Neoregelia watersiana is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Neoregelia watersiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoregelia watersiana?

Neoregelia watersiana

What is the family of Neoregelia watersiana?

Bromeliaceae

What is the distribution of Neoregelia watersiana?

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

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129895-1: 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].