Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
incurvata
ID:
603461

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


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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.

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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].