Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Morren
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Hort. 32: 52 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602793
Common Names
- Vriesea Incurvata
- Curved Vriesea
- Curved Flame-flower
Description
Vriesea incurvata (also called 'Curved Vriesea', among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad species with bright yellow-orange flowers. It is native to Brazil, and it typically grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vriesea incurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vriesea incurvata has a large, showy flower with a bright yellow center and red petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vriesea incurvata is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Vriesea incurvata
Vriesea incurvata can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Vriesea incurvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vriesea incurvata?
Vriesea incurvata
What type of plant is Vriesea incurvata?
Tropical bromeliad
Where is Vriesea incurvata native to?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126167-1: 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].