Ochagavia
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| Ochagavia | |
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| Ochagavia carnea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: | Ochagavia |
Ochagavia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus is named for Sylvestris Ochagavia, Chilean minister of education[1]. Endemic to southern and central Chile,[2] this genus is represented by four described species.
[edit] Species
- Ochagavia andina (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner
- Ochagavia carnea (Beer) L.B. Smith & Looser
- Ochagavia elegans Philippi
- Ochagavia litoralis (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner
[edit] External links
- Ochagavia Photos (Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies)
- Ochagavia carnea (in Spanish) English translation.
- Ochagavia litoralis (in Spanish) English translation.
- BSI Genera Gallery photos
[edit] Notes
- ^ Bromeliad Info - Genera Etymology
- ^ Steens, Andrew. Bromeliads for the Contemporary Gardener. Timber Press; Portalnd, Oregon. 2003 ISBN 0-88192-604-3
