Pitcairnia spectabilis
Also known as: Hepetis spectabilis Mez
- Hepetis spectabilis Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Pitcairnia spectabilis is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pitcairnia, which contains over 400 distinct 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)
Colombia, Ecuador