Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
erioides
ID:
342646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 501 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341978

Common Names

  • Bryobium erioides
  • Erioides Bryobium
  • Erioides's Bryobium

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Synonyms

  • Callista eriaeoides (F.M.Bailey) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bryobium diphyllum (Schltr.) J.J.Wood [unknown]
  • Dendrobium eriae F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium eriaeoides F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Eria clausa J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Eria diphylla Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eria erioides Rolfe [unknown]
  • Eria lorentziana J.J.Sm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Eria parviflora F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Bryobium erioides (also called Erioid Bryobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas, from sea level to elevations of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Bryobium erioides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long-lasting, bright pink flower that can be used as a cut flower. The plant is also known for its ability to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryobium erioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryobium erioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Bryobium erioides

Bryobium erioides is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bryobium erioides FAQ

What type of plant is Bryobium erioides?

Bryobium erioides is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family.

Where does Bryobium erioides grow?

Bryobium erioides is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

What is the average size of Bryobium erioides?

Bryobium erioides typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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-222185: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.