Pitcairnia nigra var. pulchella
Also known as: Hepetis pulchella Mez +1 more
- Hepetis pulchella Mez
- Pitcairnia pulchella (Mez) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Pitcairnia nigra var. pulchella is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Pitcairnia nigra, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador
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