Portea kermesina
| Portea kermesina | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: | Portea |
| Species: | P. kermesina |
| Binomial name | |
| Portea kermesina K. Koch | |
Portea kermesina ('kermesina'=crimson) is a species of the genus Portea in the bromeliad family. This species is endemic to Brazil; it grows near rivers at sea-level.
Portea Kermesiana - Grows as a terrestrial on the margins of rivers
Description
It contains a dozen or so broad, firm leaves that reach 30 inches long and 2 inches wide. The plant has green foliage and a flower spike with "large, rose bracts and blue-petaled flowers." The inflorescence flowers at a height of 6-8 inches and is characterized by a purplish red color.[1] Porteas from Brazil are some of the most decorative; Portea kermesina has apple green leaves and thrives in diffused light.[2]
References
- ↑ Padilla, Victoria (1973). Bromeliads. New York: Crown Publishers. p. 60. ISBN 0517562413.
- ↑ Kramer, Jack (1976). Bromeliads The Colorful House Plants. Litton Educational Publishing, Inc. pp. 73; 100. ISBN 0-442-24518-1.
- BROMELIACEAE DA MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA retrieved 22 October 2009