Pitcairnia echinata
Also known as: Hepetis echinata (Hook.) Mez
- Hepetis echinata (Hook.) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pitcairnia echinata is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pitcairnia, which contains over 400 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms