Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Bromelia balansae
Common name:
Heart of fire, Heart of flame
Family:
Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Synonym:
Bromelia argentina, Bromelia balansae var. tricolor, Bromelia balansae var. tricolor
Distribution:
South America
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Prior to flowering the centre of the plant turns bright red, hence the common name: heart of flame or heart of fire. Fruit can be used to make a cooling drink. It is the most commonly cultivated bromelia and used as fencing due to its large and rapid growth.
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Locations
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Upper garden, beds bordering Van Riebeeck Street
(Uv)
• Accession: 1999-412/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual