Foolproof Plant
Billbergia pyramidalis
Also known as Flaming Torch, Summer Torch
Herboutdoor
About Foolproof Plant
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Billbergia pyramidalis
- Genus
- Billbergia
- Family
- BROMELIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ബിൽബർഗിയ പിരമിഡാലിസ്

Botanical family
Bromeliaceae
Pineapple Family
Foolproof Plant belongs to the Bromeliaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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