IDENTIFICATION OF FLAMING TORCH PLANT (Billbergia pyramidalis)

 FLAMING TORCH PLANT (Billbergia pyramidalis)

Billbergia pyramidalis, commonly known as the flaming torch and foolproof plant, is a species of bromeliad that is native to northern South America and parts of the Caribbean. It was first described by John Sims, and got its current name by John Lindley.

Morphological character

Clump-forming stemless bromeliad plant it is adaptable growing well as a terrestrial or epiphytic plant. Leaves: the strap-like; green-coloured; overlaying; leathery leaves are arranged in jar-shaped basal rosettes; with a central cup that keeps water, organic debris and insects. Flowers: thick; red or pink brush-shaped flowers on an individual plant last less than one month; the scarlet-coloured; erect; pyramidal flowers are laid in thistle-like inflorescences; which are made up of red; tube-shaped flowers with violet or yellow highlights.

Classification

Kingdom           :        Plantae

Clade                 :        Tracheophytes

Clade                 :        Angiosperms

Clade                 :        Monocots

Clade                 :        Commelinids

Order                 :        Poales

Family                :        Bromeliaceae

Genus                :        Billbergia

Species               :        Billbergia pyramidalis