Details of genus: Billbergia Thunb. [1347]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Bromeliaceae
family_ja: パイナップル
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distribution_en:
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.
cultivation_en:
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:
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:
System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-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 |