Pitcairnia flammea
Also known as: Hepetis flammea (Lindl.) Mez +2 more
- Hepetis flammea (Lindl.) Mez
- Pitcairnia flammea var. typica L.B.Sm.
- Pitcairnia lherminieri K.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Pitcairnia flammea is a lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Pitcairnia genus, encompassing over 400 species globally. 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
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