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Billbergia pyramidalis (Sims) Lindl

Synonym	:	Billbergia andegavensis André
Family	:	BROMELIACEAE
Local name	:	English - Flaming Torch,
Flowering and fruiting period	:	January-May
Distribution	:	Native of tropical America
Distribution in kerala	:	All Districts
Habitat	:	Grown as garden plant
Uses	:	Ornamental plant
Key Botanical Characters  : It is not really a flower, but rather an inflorescence with many flowers. It quickly grows "pups" to create an unusual groundcover. The succlent leaves form a large vase, and produce mostly red flowers with yellow and purple highlights. The flower looks like a torch.