Vriesea psittacina
Also known as: Hexalepis psittacina (Hook.) Raf. +1 more
- Hexalepis psittacina (Hook.) Raf.
- Tillandsia psittacina Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Vriesea psittacina is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Vriesea is notably large, comprising more than 200 species. 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast
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