Pitcairnia pungens
Also known as: Hepetis pungens (Kunth) Mez
- Hepetis pungens (Kunth) Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Pitcairnia pungens is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. 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)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms