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Vriesea regina (Vell.) Beer
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Alcantarea regina (Vell.) Harms, Tillandsia blokii Hemsl., Vriesea edmundoi Leme |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South-East Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A large herbaceous shrub. It has an upright form. |
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| Foliage | The spineless leaves are arranged in a rosette. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
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Others
| Master ID | 31667 |
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| Species ID | 6066 |
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