Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
601901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 12: 349 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601233



Common Names

  • Vriesea
  • Flaming Sword
  • Carinate Vriesea


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Description

Vriesea carinata (also called 'Carinate Flaming Sword', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or objects. It has a rosette of long, arching leaves with a bright red inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Vriesea carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a feature plant in rockeries.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vriesea carinata is a bright yellow, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vriesea carinata is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Vriesea carinata

Vriesea carinata is native to the tropical rainforest of Brazil.

Vriesea carinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vriesea carinata?

Vriesea carinata

What type of plant is Vriesea carinata?

Tropical bromeliad

What is the natural habitat of Vriesea carinata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126130-1: 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].