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Lutheria splendens (Brongn.) Barfuss & W.Till
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Vriesea splendens |
| Common Name: | Flaming Sword |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Venezuela & Caribbean Islands |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are soft and covered purple-black markings along the upper and lower surface of the leaf blade. The leaves are arranged in a rosette and measure about 30 to 45 cm long. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a terminal inflorescence up to 45 cm ong. The inflorescence is a spike and consists of red bracts and yellow flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 1257 |
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| Species ID | 2550 |
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