Wittrockia

 ( Flora Of Brazil ) 

Wittrockia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae.

The genus name is for Veit Brecher Wittrock, a Swedish botanist (1839-1914).Bromeliad Society International : [1] read on line]

These plants are native to Central America and South America. Many species are endemic to the Atlantic Forest ( 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.

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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.

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Species

• Wittrockia cyathiformis (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

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Cultivation Wittrockia species are adaptable to varying climates and light exposure. Their attractive foliage has made them popular in cultivation as an ornamental plant.

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External links

• Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies - Wittrockia Photos
• BSI Genera Gallery Wittrockia Photos

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