Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
342207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rudge) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 747 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341539



Common Names

  • Bisboeckelera Longifolia
  • Longifolia Vase Plant
  • Vase Plant


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Description

Bisboeckelera longifolia (also called Long-leaved Bisboeckelera, 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 with a rosette of long leaves up to 1 m long, with a central inflorescence of pink bracts and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bisboeckelera longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bisboeckelera longifolia has a flower that is tubular in shape and has a bright yellow color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bisboeckelera longifolia is a terrestrial or epiphytic bromeliad that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be grown in well-draining soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bisboeckelera longifolia

Bisboeckelera longifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Bisboeckelera longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bisboeckelera longifolia?

Bisboeckelera longifolia

What is the common name of Bisboeckelera longifolia?

Longifolia Bisboeckelera

What is the natural habitat of Bisboeckelera longifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33287-2: 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].