Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
explodens
ID:
523894

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 92 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523226



Common Names

  • Ronnbergia explodens
  • Exploding Ronnbergia
  • Explosive Ronnbergia


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Description

Ronnbergia explodens (also called Exploding Ronnbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the heath family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in moist, sandy soils in flatwoods, savannas, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ronnbergia explodens is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ronnbergia explodens has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia explodens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ronnbergia explodens

Ronnbergia explodens can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Ronnbergia explodens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia explodens?

Ronnbergia explodens

What is the common name of Ronnbergia explodens?

Exploding Ronnbergia

What is the natural range of Ronnbergia explodens?

Brazil

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

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:222104-2: 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].