Ochagavia
| Ochagavia | |
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| Ochagavia carnea | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: | Ochagavia Phil. |
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Ochagavia is a plant genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus is named for Sylvestris Ochagavia, Chilean minister of education.[2] Endemic to southern and central Chile (including the Juan Fernández Islands),[3] this genus is represented by four accepted species.[1]
Species
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
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| Ochagavia andina (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner | from O'Higgins to Biobío | |
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Ochagavia carnea (Beer) L.B. Smith & Looser | from Valparaíso to La Araucanía |
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Ochagavia elegans Philippi | Juan Fernández Islands |
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Ochagavia litoralis (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner | from Coquimbo to O'Higgins |
References
- ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ "Bromeliad Society International - Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
- ^ Steens, Andrew. Bromeliads for the Contemporary Gardener. Timber Press; Portland, Oregon USA. 2003 ISBN 0-88192-604-3