''Wittrockia'' is a
genus of plants in the
family Bromeliaceae
The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot
Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-like flowering plants (angiosperms), the seeds of which typically contain o ...
, subfamily
Bromelioideae.
The genus name is for
Veit Brecher Wittrock, a Swedish botanist (1839-1914).
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These plants are native to Central America and South America. Many species are endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil.[DPI.inpe.br: "BROMELIACEAE da MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA: Lista de ESPÉCIES, DISTRIBUIÇÃO e CONSERVAÇÃO"]
''Rodriguésia 59'', February 2008; ppg 209−258; article−, abstract− species lists−. accessed 30 May 2016.
Description
''Wittrockia'' is large among bromeliad genera, producing long, glossy leaves armed with sharp spines. Forming rosettes over 1 meter in diameter, the foliage may contain various colors of spots and banding, depending on species.
Their inflorescence blooms deep in the vase where the plant catches water.
Species
* ''Wittrockia cyathiformis
''Wittrockia cyathiformis'' is a plant species in the genus '' Wittrockia''.
The bromeliad
The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot flowering plants of about 80 genera and 3700 known species, native mainly to the tropical A ...
'' (Vellozo) Leme
* '' Wittrockia flavipetala'' (Wand.) Leme & H.Luther
* '' Wittrockia gigantea'' (Baker) Leme
* '' Wittrockia paulistana'' Leme
* '' Wittrockia spiralipetala'' Leme
* '' Wittrockia superba'' Lindman
* '' Wittrockia tenuisepala'' (Leme) Leme
Cultivation
''Wittrockia'' species are adaptable to varying climates and light exposure. Their attractive foliage has made them popular in cultivation as an ornamental plant.
References
External links
Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies - Wittrockia PhotosBSI Genera Gallery
Wittrockia Photos
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Flora of Brazil
Flora of Central America
Flora of South America
Bromeliaceae genera