Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Billbergia Thunb. [1347]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Bromeliaceae

family_ja: パイナップル

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description_en: Genus of about 60 species of rosette-forming, rhizomatous or suckering, evergreen, mainly epiphytic or rock-dwelling perennials (bromeliads) from scrub, woodland, and forest, up to an altitude of 1,700m (5,500ft), in S. Mexico, Central America, and N., E., and C. South America. They are cultivated for their erect or arching panicles or racemes of tubular, colourful but short-lived flowers. Many also have attractive leaves. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or as houseplants; in warm, humid areas, grow in a border.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 27°C (81°F) as soon as ripe. Root offsets in summer

pests_en: Scale insects may be troublesome.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Billbergia (ビルベルギア)

2019 edition

A Level
Family パイナップル
ツツアナナス属

2003 edition

B Level
Family パイナップル
アナナス
ツツアナナス

1986 edition

C Level
Family パイナップル
アナナス
ビルベルギア

comment: Trop. America

comment_ja: ツツアナナス

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Bromeliaceae パイナップル科 Show
PB2 Bromeliaceae パイナップル科 Show
PB3 Bromeliaceae パイナップル科 Show

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