Neoregelia

Neoregelia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. A genus of bromeliads with mostly broad, relatively flat leaves. Inflorescences form in a shallow depression the center of the plant, which often fills partway with water, through which the flowers bloom. The leaves immediately surrounding the inflorescence are very often brightly colored, and many species show banding or striping on most or all of their leaves. Neoregelia species are commonly cultivated and hybridized for their colorful foliage.


Species
Neoregelia brevifolia

Neoregelia atroviridifolia

Neoregelia azevedoi

Neoregelia bahia

Neoregelia bragarum

Neoregelia abendrothae

Neoregelia amandae

Neoregelia binotii

Neoregelia compacta

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Some species
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Some Species
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