Pitcairnia heliophila L.B.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Bromeliaceae
    Pitcairnia heliophila L.B.Sm. ( type )

  • Collector(s)

    O. L. Haught 2774, 19 Apr 1939

  • Location

    Colombia. Los LLanos. Comisaría El Vichada. About 60 km. south 60° east of Orocué.

  • Habitat

    In full sunshine. On ferruginous sandstone.

  • Description

    Rock plant. Leaf margins armed with very sharp spines. Inflorescence very showy - bright red bracts, dark red flowers. A beautiful bromeliad - should be cultivated. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 57552

    Occurrence ID: a775f0a0-87d5-4af8-b365-b84955c121b1

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • Locality

    Los LLanos. Comisaría El Vichada. About 60 km. south 60° east of Orocué

  • Elevation

    Alt. 130 m. (427 ft.)

  • Distribution

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    No botanical uses.

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