Pitcairnia punicea
Also known as: Hepetis punicea (Scheidw.) Mez +4 more
- Hepetis punicea (Scheidw.) Mez
- Lamproconus jacksonii (Hook.) Hemsl.
- Pepinia punicea (Scheidw.) Andrews
- Pitcairnia humilis Ten.
- Pitcairnia jacksonii Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Pitcairnia punicea is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast