Pitcairnia patentiflora
Also known as: Pepinia patentiflora (L.B.Sm.) G.S.Varad. & Gilmartin
- Pepinia patentiflora (L.B.Sm.) G.S.Varad. & Gilmartin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Pitcairnia patentiflora is a lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. 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, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Venezuela
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