Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
rectifolia
ID:
605150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 50: 16 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604482



Common Names

  • Rectifolia Vriesea
  • Vriesea Rectifolia
  • Rectifolia Bromeliad


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Description

Vriesea rectifolia (also called 'Straight-Leaved Vriesea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in wet forests, often growing on trees. It has a rosette of arching, strap-shaped leaves that are green with reddish-brown spots and a central inflorescence with bright red bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Vriesea rectifolia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vriesea rectifolia has a bright red flower with yellow and white markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vriesea rectifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring, and division can be done in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Vriesea rectifolia

Vriesea rectifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Vriesea rectifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vriesea rectifolia?

Vriesea rectifolia

What type of plant is Vriesea rectifolia?

Bromeliad

Where is Vriesea rectifolia found?

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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286999-2: 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].