Bromheadia rupestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
433585
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 341 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432917
Common Names
- Rupestris Bromheadia
- Rupestris Bromheadia
- Rupestris Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromheadia rupestris (also called Rock Bromheadia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on trees in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bromheadia rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromheadia rupestris is a bright orange star-shaped bloom with yellow-tipped petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromheadia rupestris is a tropical epiphyte that is propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a well-draining soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept moist and warm, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bromheadia rupestris
Bromheadia rupestris can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Bromheadia rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromheadia rupestris?
Bromheadia rupestris
What is the family of Bromheadia rupestris?
Bromeliaceae
What is the common name of Bromheadia rupestris?
Rupestris Bromheadia
Species in the Bromheadia genus
Bromheadia alticola, Bromheadia aporoides, Bromheadia borneensis, Bromheadia brevifolia, Bromheadia cecieliae, Bromheadia coomansii, Bromheadia crassiflora, Bromheadia devogelii, Bromheadia divaricata, Bromheadia ensifolia, Bromheadia falcifolia, Bromheadia finlaysoniana, Bromheadia gracilis, Bromheadia graminea, Bromheadia grandiflora, Bromheadia humilis, Bromheadia latifolia, Bromheadia lohaniensis, Bromheadia longifolia, Bromheadia pendek, Bromheadia pungens, Bromheadia robusta, Bromheadia rupestris, Bromheadia scirpoidea, Bromheadia srilankensis, Bromheadia tenuis, Bromheadia truncata, Bromheadia annamensis, Bromheadia benchaii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24768: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.