Pitcairnia carioana
Also known as: Hepetis carioana (Wittm.) Mez
- Hepetis carioana (Wittm.) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Pitcairnia carioana is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Pitcairnia genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Southeast