Billbergia
Encyclopedia
Billbergia is a genus of the botanical
family
Bromeliaceae
, subfamily Bromelioideae
. The genus is named for the Swedish
botanist, zoologist, and anatomist Gustaf Johan Billberg
. This genus is divided into two subgenera: Billbergia and Helicodea
. Many Billbergia are endemic to Brazil
but individual species are represented from Mexico to Argentina.
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
family
Family (biology)
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Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana...
, subfamily Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae is a subfamily of the bromeliads . This subfamily is the most diverse, represented by the greatest number of genera with 32, but the least number of species with 861. Most of the plants in this group are epiphytes, though some have evolved in, or will adapt to, terrestrial conditions...
. The genus is named for the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
botanist, zoologist, and anatomist Gustaf Johan Billberg
Gustaf Johan Billberg
Gustaf Johan Billberg was a Swedish botanist, zoologist and anatomist, although professionally and by training he was a lawyer and had science and biology as a hobby....
. This genus is divided into two subgenera: Billbergia and Helicodea
Helicodea
Helicodea is a subgenus of the genus Billbergia.-Species:* Billbergia alfonsi-joannis Reitz* Billbergia brasiliensis L.B. Smith* Billbergia cardenasii L.B. Smith* Billbergia chiapensis Matuda* Billbergia cylindrostachya Mez...
. Many Billbergia are endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
but individual species are represented from Mexico to Argentina.
Species
- Billbergia acreana H. Luther
- Billbergia alfonsi-joannisBillbergia alfonsi-joannisBillbergia alfonsi-joannis is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.- Cultivars :* Billbergia 'Alligator'* Billbergia 'Arctic Queen'* Billbergia 'Desiree'* Billbergia 'Gold Dust'...
Reitz - Billbergia amoenaBillbergia amoenaBillbergia amoena is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Amoeno-Sanderiana'* Billbergia 'Cappei'* Billbergia 'Collevii'* Billbergia 'Curly Top'* Billbergia 'De Nada'...
(Loddiges) Lindley- var. viridis L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. minor (Antoine & Beer) L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. carnea E. Pereira
- var. stolonifera E. Pereira & Moutinho
- forma viridiflora E. Pereira & Moutinho
- var. flavescens Reitz
- var. robertiana E. Pereira & Leme
- var. viridis L.B. Smith
- Billbergia brachysiphon L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. paraensis L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. breviflora H. Luther
- var. paraensis L.B. Smith
- Billbergia bradeanaBillbergia bradeanaBillbergia bradeana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia brasiliensisBillbergia brasiliensisBillbergia brasiliensis is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Bolivia and Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Desert Ripple'* Billbergia 'Happy Days'* Billbergia 'Hazy Purple'* Billbergia 'Silversmith'...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia buchholtzii MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:...
- Billbergia cardenasiiBillbergia cardenasiiBillbergia cardenasii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.- References :* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia castelensisBillbergia castelensisBillbergia castelensis is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
E. Pereira - Billbergia chiapensis Matuda
- Billbergia chloranthaBillbergia chloranthaBillbergia chlorantha is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia × claudioi Leme
- Billbergia cylindrostachyaBillbergia cylindrostachyaBillbergia cylindrostachya is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:... - Billbergia dasilvae Leme
- Billbergia decoraBillbergia decoraBillbergia decora is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Bolivia.- Cultivars :* Billbergia 'Bruantii'* Billbergia 'Leopoldii'* Billbergia 'Showboat'* Billbergia 'Sunset'* Billbergia 'Theodore L. Mead'...
Poeppig & Endlicher - Billbergia distachiaBillbergia distachiaBillbergia distachia is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Albertii'* Billbergia 'Conquistador'* Billbergia 'Crimson Candle'* Billbergia 'Fat Albert'...
(Vellozo) MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:...
- var. straussiana (Wittmack) L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. concolor Reitz
- var. maculata Reitz
- var. straussiana (Wittmack) L.B. Smith
- Billbergia elegansBillbergia elegansBillbergia elegans is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Caraca'* Billbergia 'Esther'* Billbergia 'George Cooley'* xCryptbergia 'Hazel Quilhot'-References:...
Martius ex Schultes f. - Billbergia eloiseaeBillbergia eloiseaeBillbergia eloiseae is a species of the genus Billbergia.-References:* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
& R.W. Read - Billbergia euphemiaeBillbergia euphemiaeBillbergia euphemiae is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Eipperii'* Billbergia 'Joyous'* Billbergia 'Violet Queen'-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
E. MorrenCharles Jacques Édouard MorrenCharles Jacques Édouard Morren , was a Belgian botanist, professor of botany and director of the Jardin botanique de l'Université de Liège from 1857-1886. His special field of study was the Bromeliaceae on which family he was the recognised authority...
- var. nudiflora L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. saundersioides L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. purpurea M.B. Foster
- var. nudiflora L.B. Smith
- Billbergia formosaBillbergia formosaBillbergia formosa is a species of the genus Billbergia.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Caroliniana'* Billbergia 'Wallonia'-References:* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
Ule - Billbergia fosteriana L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- Billbergia horridaBillbergia horridaBillbergia horrida is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
Regel- var. tigrina hortus ex Baker
- Billbergia incarnata (Ruiz & Pavón) Schultes f.
- Billbergia iridifoliaBillbergia iridifoliaBillbergia iridifolia is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
(Nees & Martius) Lindley- var. concolor L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. concolor L.B. Smith
- Billbergia issingiana T. Krömer & E. Gross
- Billbergia jandebrabanderi R. Vásquez & Ibisch
- Billbergia kautskyanaBillbergia kautskyanaBillbergia kautskyana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
E. Pereira - Billbergia kuhlmanniiBillbergia kuhlmanniiBillbergia kuhlmannii is a species of the genus Billbergia.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Alii'* Billbergia 'Puna Pride'-References:* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia laxifloraBillbergia laxifloraBillbergia laxiflora is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia leptopodaBillbergia leptopodaBillbergia leptopoda is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Cold Fusion'* Billbergia 'Curlew'* Billbergia 'Curly Top'* Billbergia 'Elfin'* Billbergia 'Genevieve'...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia lietzeiBillbergia lietzeiBillbergia lietzei is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
E. MorrenCharles Jacques Édouard MorrenCharles Jacques Édouard Morren , was a Belgian botanist, professor of botany and director of the Jardin botanique de l'Université de Liège from 1857-1886. His special field of study was the Bromeliaceae on which family he was the recognised authority... - Billbergia lymaniiBillbergia lymaniiBillbergia lymanii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
E. Pereira & Leme- var. angustifolia E. Pereira & Leme
- Billbergia macracanthaBillbergia macracanthaBillbergia macracantha is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
E. Pereira - Billbergia macrocalyxBillbergia macrocalyxBillbergia macrocalyx is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Bill's Baby'* Billbergia 'Candy'* Billbergia 'Gala'-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
Hooker - Billbergia macrolepisBillbergia macrolepisBillbergia macrolepis is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia magnificaBillbergia magnificaBillbergia magnifica is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:...
- var. acutisepala Hassler
- Billbergia manaraeBillbergia manaraeBillbergia manarae is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Venezuela.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Steyermark - Billbergia meyeriBillbergia meyeriBillbergia meyeri is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Bolivia and Brazil.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* retrieved 22 October 2009...
MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:... - Billbergia microlepisBillbergia microlepisBillbergia microlepis is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.- References :* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm.... - Billbergia minarumBillbergia minarumBillbergia minarum is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. viridiflora E. Pereira & Leme
- Billbergia moreliiBillbergia moreliiBillbergia morelii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Andegavensis'* Billbergia 'Belgica'* Billbergia 'Frolic'* Billbergia 'Full Moon'* Billbergia 'Gargoyle'...
Brongniart - Billbergia nanaBillbergia nanaBillbergia nana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
E. Pereira - Billbergia nutansBillbergia nutansBillbergia nutans is an epiphytic bromeliad native from Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant, and it is probably one of the most common Bromeliads grown. It is a durable house plant because this bromeliad can often withstand several periods of neglect.-...
H. Wendland ex Regel- var. schimperiana (Wittmack) Baker
- var. striata Reitz
- Billbergia oxysepalaBillbergia oxysepalaBillbergia oxysepala is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 12 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:... - Billbergia pallidifloraBillbergia pallidifloraBillbergia pallidiflora is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
Liebmann - Billbergia pohlianaBillbergia pohlianaBillbergia pohliana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:... - Billbergia porteanaBillbergia porteanaBillbergia porteana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
Brongniart ex Beer - Billbergia pyramidalisBillbergia pyramidalisBillbergia pyramidalis is a species in the Bromeliaceae family....
(Sims) Lindley
- var. concolor L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. striata M.B. Foster
- var. lutea Leme & W. Weber
- var. concolor L.B. Smith
- Billbergia reichardtiiBillbergia reichardtiiBillbergia reichardtii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
WawraHeinrich Wawra von FernseeHeinrich Wawra Ritter von Fernsee, born Jindřich Blažej Vávra, was a Czech-Austrian ship surgeon, botanist and explorer.... - Billbergia robert-readiiBillbergia robert-readiiBillbergia robert-readii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Bolivia.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
E. Gross & Rauh - Billbergia roseaBillbergia roseaBillbergia rosea is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Venezuela.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
hortus ex Beer - Billbergia rubicunda MezCarl Christian MezCarl Christian Mez was a German botanist and university professor. He is denoted by the author abbreviation Mez when citing a botanical name.-Life and work:...
- Billbergia rupestris L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- Billbergia sanderianaBillbergia sanderianaBillbergia sanderiana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Alaka'i'* Billbergia 'Amoeno-Sanderiana'* Billbergia 'Audrey'* Billbergia 'Bernard Stonor'...
E. MorrenCharles Jacques Édouard MorrenCharles Jacques Édouard Morren , was a Belgian botanist, professor of botany and director of the Jardin botanique de l'Université de Liège from 1857-1886. His special field of study was the Bromeliaceae on which family he was the recognised authority... - Billbergia saundersiiBillbergia saundersiiBillbergia saundersii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Aussie Rose'* Billbergia 'Charles Dewey'* Billbergia 'Cream Puff'* Billbergia 'Escaffrei'...
W. Bull - Billbergia seideliiBillbergia seideliiBillbergia seidelii is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
& Reitz - Billbergia stenopetalaBillbergia stenopetalaBillbergia stenopetala is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Ecuador.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Hirtz'* Billbergia 'Sangre'-References:* Retrieved 12 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
Harms - Billbergia tessmanniiBillbergia tessmanniiBillbergia tessmannii is a species of the genus Billbergia.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Bam'* Billbergia 'Selby'* Billbergia 'Sunset'-References:* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
Harms - Billbergia tweedieanaBillbergia tweedieanaBillbergia tweedieana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
Baker- var. latisepala L.B. SmithLyman Bradford SmithLyman Bradford Smith was an American botanist. His formal botanical author abbreviation is L.B.Sm....
- var. latisepala L.B. Smith
- Billbergia velascanaBillbergia velascanaBillbergia velascana is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
M. Cardenas - Billbergia violaceaBillbergia violaceaBillbergia violacea is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Bolivia.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
Beer - Billbergia viridifloraBillbergia viridifloraBillbergia viridiflora is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
H. Wendland - Billbergia vittataBillbergia vittataBillbergia vittata is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Bismark'* Billbergia 'Breauteana'* Billbergia 'Calophylla'* Billbergia 'Cappei'* Billbergia 'Carminea'...
Brongniart - Billbergia zebrinaBillbergia zebrinaBillbergia zebrina is a species of the genus Billbergia. This species is native to Brazil.-Cultivars:* Billbergia 'Ambiorix'* Billbergia 'Astro Pink'* Billbergia 'Astronaut'* Billbergia 'Bam'* Billbergia 'Charles Dewey'...
(Herbert) Lindley
Cultivars
- Fantasia (Billbergia pyramidalis x Billbergia saudersii) Hybridizer: Mulford B. FosterMulford B. FosterMulford Bateman Foster was a man known by many as the "Father of the Bromeliad" as he was instrumental in the discovery and introduction of many new species of Bromeliad to the United States. He also devoted his life to hybridizing and contributed widely to the knowledge of the plant species...
External links
- Billbergia at Exotics