Wittrockia

Wittrockia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Bromeliaceae
Subfamily:	Bromelioideae
Genus:	Wittrockia; Lindm.
Species
	See text

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

The genus name is for Veit Bracher Wittrock, a Swedish botanist (1839-1914).[1]

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.[2]

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 (Vellozo) Leme
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

http://www.bsi.org/brom_info/genera.html
DPI.inpe.br: "BROMELIACEAE da MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA: Lista de ESPÉCIES, DISTRIBUIÇÃO e CONSERVAÇÃO"; Rodriguésia 59, February 2008; ppg 209−258; article−(in Portuguese), abstract−(in English) species lists−(in Latin). accessed 30 May 2016.

External links

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

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[1] ttp://www.bsi.org/brom_info/genera.html

[mata-2] DPI.inpe.br: "BROMELIACEAE da MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA: Lista de ESPÉCIES, DISTRIBUIÇÃO e CONSERVAÇÃO"; Rodriguésia 59, February 2008; ppg 209−258; article−(in Portuguese), abstract−(in English) species lists−(in Latin). accessed 30 May 2016.