Portea
Encyclopedia
Portea is a genus of the botanical
family Bromeliaceae
, subfamily Bromelioideae
, and is native to the Atlantic coast of Brazil
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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 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...
, and is native to the Atlantic coast of 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...
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Characteristics
Portea is a small group of plants. According to the Bromeliad Binomial it currently includes just nine species. The plants are natives of the eastern coast of Brazil where they tend to be medium to large plants. They thrive in strong light. The foliage of this genus is often quite attractive although heavily protected by sharp spines. The branches of the inflorescence are somewhat lengthy. This characteristic makes the bloom even more stunning. The plant produces a tall bloom of lavender flowers followed by dark purple berries. Although the leaves are frost sensitive, the plants themselves usually survive cold temperatures and produce blooms in the late spring .Species
- Portea alatisepalaPortea alatisepalaPortea alatisepala is a species of the genus Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
Philcox - Portea filiferaPortea filiferaPortea filifera is a species of the genus Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
L.B. Smith - Portea fosterianaPortea fosterianaPortea fosteriana is a species of the genus Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
L.B. Smith - Portea grandifloraPortea grandifloraPortea grandiflora is a species of the genus Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
Philcox - Portea kermesinaPortea kermesinaPortea kermesina is a species of the genus Portea. This is the type species of Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
K. Koch - Portea nanaPortea nanaPortea nana is a species of the genus Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
Leme & H. Luther - Portea orthopodaPortea orthopodaPortea orthopoda is a species of the genus Portea.-References:* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
(Baker) Coffani-Nunes & Wanderley - Portea petropolitanaPortea petropolitanaPortea petropolitana is a plant species of the botanical family Bromeliaceae....
(Wawra) Mez- var. noettigii (Wawra) L.B. Smith
- Portea silveiraePortea silveiraePortea silveirae is a species of the genus Portea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
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