Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
campanulata
ID:
523851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilmartin & H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 40: 206 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523183



Common Names

  • Ronnbergia campanulata
  • Campanulate Ronnbergia
  • Campanulata Ronnbergia


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Description

Ronnbergia campanulata (also called Bell-shaped Ronnbergia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white or pink bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist forests and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ronnbergia campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ronnbergia campanulata has white flowers with yellow centres and small, round, red berries. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia campanulata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Ronnbergia campanulata

Ronnbergia campanulata is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Ronnbergia campanulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia campanulata?

Ronnbergia campanulata

What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia campanulata?

It is found in the Andes mountains in South America.

What is the flowering season of Ronnbergia campanulata?

It flowers in the spring and summer months.

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

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
Amy Jean Gilmartin (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilmartin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284410-2: 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].