Pitcairnia caricifolia
Also known as: Hepetis caricifolia (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Mez +1 more
- Hepetis caricifolia (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Mez
- Pepinia caricifolia (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) G.S.Varad. & Gilmartin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Pitcairnia caricifolia is an epiphytic bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms