The bromeliad species grown as houseplants range from a few inches to 2 to 3 feet tall. The plant list includes 192 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus bromelia. Genus aechmea is one of the largest in family bromeliaceae. This bromeliads name is derived from a greek word for spear, and its quite fitting. The plant list includes a further 11 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus bromelia. Feb 14, 2017 las bromelias requieren pocos cuidados. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Find bromelia stock images in hd and millions of other royalty free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Infobotany is a directory of projects, databases and electronic free publications of the flora of puerto rico. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
As the summer draws to an end we all head indoors again. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This is a mediumsized genus of herbaceous plants native to tropical north america and south america. Bromelias, ficus, mandevilla dipladenia, cordyline, dracaena en suculentas. Aechmea blanchetiana and aechmea distichantha are brazilian native bromeliads with great ornamental value, although none of the species are produced commercially. Either way, it is important to know how to care for these fascinating plants so they may provide enjoyment for years to come.
Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Exotic, easycare bromeliads thrive outdoors in usda zones 10 and 11. Put your bromeliad in a light place not in full sun and water it regularly into the calyx of the plant and it will be very happy. This study intended to 1 evaluate the in vitro seed germination of a.
Bromeliads are monocots that have been consumed by natives in latin america since prehispanic times. Userfriendly and simple language format for nonexperts, with the best quality for experts. Bromelia is the type genus of the plant family bromeliaceae, subfamily bromelioideae. Just click and look, and you will discover all the different bromeliads at a single glance.
Guzmania, vriesea and tillandsia are names of varieties within the family. Some bromeliads bloom quite regularly while others do not. These are primarily included because names of species rank are. These hardy plants, however, are deceptively easy to maintain and tolerate a. The thin, spiky colorful flowers grow with deep cups and spiny edges. List of articles, pdfs, web sites on tillandsia usneoides. Care instructions for a bromeliad plant home guides sf. Martha elena miranda jimenezjuan jesus arellano mijangosblanca zelva salazar acevedofloriana hernandez martinezraday quero cruzlilia perez santiago 3. Bromelias ornamentalis plantas, flores, jardineria y viveros.
These are small to mediumsized, evergreen, herbaceous plants with very short stems and rosettes of stiff leaves, often with sharp spines on the leaf edges. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Perhaps you picked one up for yourself or received one as a gift. Bromeliads at a glance 3 to the mother plant and place it in potting soil figure 5. When time and funding permit, each flower each plant species will have its own page, and its own pdf, and eventually its own ppt so that professors and students have plenty of material on guatemala and honduras, etc to study.
Add an exotic touch to your living room to remember the long summer evenings for a few more weeks. Aechmea and ananas pineapple also belong to this family. Bromelias especies endemicas en costa rica by orlando lopez. Bromelia species are widespread across much of latin america and the west indies, 1 and are characterized by flowers with a deeply cleft calyx.
Martha elena miranda jimenez juan jesus arellano mijangos blanca zelva salazar acevedo floriana hernandez martinez raday quero cruz lilia perez santiago isbn 9789689496007 mexico, 2007. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms of accepted infraspecific names. Bromelias en coleccion y plantas puerto rico home facebook. With ancestors in the rough andes mountains and in the rainforests of uruguay, the bromeliad is certainly not a delicate plant. Therefore, market demands are met through nature predatory exploitation. See more ideas about landscape design, tropical garden and tropical landscaping. Bromeliads require almost no maintenance and exude a cheerful energy and can live for up to six months. The principal ways bromeliads are used as food sources include the whole fruit or another part. Below you will find a list of the different members of the family. Micropropagation of the ornamental vulnerable bromeliads. Bromeliads make excellent houseplants due to their vivid colors, unique features, and hardiness. The genus is named after the swedish medical doctor and botanist olof bromelius 16391705 the type species is b.