Pitcairnia robert-downsii
Also known as: Pitcairnia palmeri var. longebracteata L.B.Sm.
- Pitcairnia palmeri var. longebracteata L.B.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte or epiphyte.
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Pitcairnia robert-downsii is an epiphytic or lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast