Details of Genus: Wittrockia Lindm. (1891)
ID: 2746
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# spp.: 5 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Bromeliaceae
Family ja: パイナップル
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Bromelioideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 14 Oct 2025 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: E. & S. Brazil
Description en: Genus, closely related to Nidularium, of 7 species of rosetted, stemless, evergreen, terrestrial, epiphytic, or rock-dwelling perennials (bromeliads) from mountain areas, to 900m (3,000ft) high, in Brazil. The linear, spiny-margined, scaly leaves, smooth near the tips, are often wide and colourful. In summer, spikes of tubular, usually blue flowers, with 3 separate sepals and 3 petals joined only at their tips, are produced among clusters of leaf-like bracts within the leaf rosettes. In areas where temperatures drop below 18°C (64°F), grow as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, use in a humid, moist border.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Detach offsets in spring or summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs.
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Type species: Wittrockia superba Lindm. (1891) Accepted
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | 5 | Show |
| PB2 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Bromeliaceae | パイナップル科 | Subfamily Bromelioideae | Show |