Pitcairnia microcalyx
Also known as: Hepetis microcalyx (Baker) Mez
- Hepetis microcalyx (Baker) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Pitcairnia microcalyx is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Pitcairnia is notably large, comprising more than 400 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