Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
petropolitana
ID:
502164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wawra) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(3): 297 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501496



Common Names

  • Portea petropolitana
  • Petropolitana Plant
  • Petropolitana Flower


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Description

Portea petropolitana (also called Petropolis Portea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin leaves and bright pink flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil and typically grows in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Portea petropolitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Portea petropolitana var. noettigii (Wawra) L.B.Sm.
Portea petropolitana var. petropolitana
Portea petropolitana var. extensa L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Portea petropolitana has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Portea petropolitana are small, black and round. Seedlings: Portea petropolitana seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portea petropolitana is a tropical plant native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows on trees or rocks in humid forests. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It requires a warm and humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Portea petropolitana

Portea petropolitana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Portea petropolitana FAQ

What are the light requirements for Portea petropolitana?

Portea petropolitana prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should Portea petropolitana be planted in?

Portea petropolitana should be planted in a well-draining, acidic soil.

How often should Portea petropolitana be watered?

Portea petropolitana should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208487-2: 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].