Biology:Neoregelia carolinae

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Neoregelia carolinae
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Neoregelia
Subgenus: Neoregelia subg. Neoregelia
Species:
N. carolinae
Binomial name
Neoregelia carolinae
(Beer) L.B.Sm.

Neoregelia carolinae, the blushing bromeliad, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Neoregelia. It is noted for its centre turning red when it's about to flower, from where the common name (blushing) is derived.[1] This species is endemic to Brazil .

References

  1. "Blushing Bromeliad". House Plants Expert. http://www.houseplantsexpert.com/blushing-bromeliad.html. Retrieved 12 January 2015. 
  • Martinelli, Gustavo; Vieira, Cláudia Magalhães; Gonzalez, Marcos; Leitman, Paula; Piratininga, Andréa; Costa, Andrea Ferreira da; Forzza, Rafaela Campostrini (January 2008). "Bromeliaceae da Mata Atlântica Brasileira: lista de espécies, distribuição e conservação" (in pt-BR). Rodriguésia 59 (1): 209–258. doi:10.1590/2175-7860200859114. 
  • BSI Cultivar Registry Retrieved 11 October 2009

Wikidata ☰ Q3338220 entry