Biology:Portea petropolitana
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Portea |
| Species: | P. petropolitana
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| Binomial name | |
| Portea petropolitana (Wawra) Mez
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Portea petropolitana is a plant species of the genus Portea, in the family Bromeliaceae.
Distribution
The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira), located in southeastern Brazil .
It is found within the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro (state)
Description
There are two varieties of Portea petropolitana that are cultivated as ornamental plants:
- Portea petropolitana var. petropolitana — native to Espirito Santo near the ocean. It may reach a height of 3 to 4 feet prior to flowering. The dark green leaves are heavily spined and form a stiff rosette. The inflorescence reaches 12 to 18 inches long, bearing colorful flowers with white lavender petals and orange sepals.[1]
- Portea petropolitana var. extensa native to Espirito Santo. Introduced by American plant collector and breeder M. B. Foster. It is smaller in all parts compared to the other variety.[2] It is characterized by light yellow green leaves and a coral red inflorescence with an upright rosette. The flower contains lavender petals, apple green overies, and berries that turn dark purple.[3]
References
- ↑ Padilla, Victoria (1973). Bromeliads. New York: Crown Publishers. pp. 60. ISBN 0517562413. https://archive.org/details/bromeliads00vict/page/60.
- ↑ Rauh, Werner (1979). Bromeliads For Home, Garden and Greenhouses. Nlandford Press Ltd.. pp. 349. ISBN 071370845X.
- ↑ Padilla, Victoria (1973). Bromeliads. New York: Crown Publishers. pp. 61. ISBN 0517562413. https://archive.org/details/bromeliads00vict/page/61.
Wikidata ☰ Q7231551 entry
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