Vriesea hieroglyphica
Bromeliad King, King Of Bromeliads
Also known as: Massangea hieroglyphica Carrière +5 more
- Massangea hieroglyphica Carrière
- Massangea santoviensis Linden ex Baker
- Massangea tigrina Baker
- Tillandsia hieroglyphica (Carrière) Baker
- Tillandsia hieroglyphica (Carrière) W.Bull
- Vriesea hieroglyphica var. zebrina Ruschi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Vriesea hieroglyphica (commonly known as Bromeliad-King or King-of-Bromeliads) is an epiphytic bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast