Foolproof Plant

Billbergia pyramidalis

Also known as Flaming Torch, Summer Torch

Herboutdoor
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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
Habit
Herb
Native to
Tropical America
Flowering & fruiting
January-May
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Malayalam
ബിൽബർഗിയ പിരമിഡാലിസ്
Illustration representing the BROMELIACEAE family
Botanical family

Bromeliaceae

Pineapple Family

Foolproof Plant belongs to the Bromeliaceae family.

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