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Pitcairnia
Pitcairnia heydlauffii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Pitcairnioideae
Genus: Pitcairnia
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Synonyms[1]
  • Hepetis Sw.
  • Spirastigma L'Hér. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Codonanthes Raf.
  • Conanthes Raf.
  • Neumannia Brongn.
  • Lamproconus Lem.
  • Cochliopetalum Beer
  • Orthopetalum Beer
  • Phlomostachys K.Koch
  • Pepinia Brongn. ex André
  • Melinonia Brongn. ex E.Morren
  • Willrussellia A.Chev.
  • × Pitinia Irvin ex Baskerv.
Pitcairnia spicata

Pitcairnia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It was named for Dr. William Pitcairn, English physician and gardener (1711-1791).[2] The genus Pitcairnia ranks as the second most prolific of the bromeliad family (after Tillandsia). They are most abundant in Colombia, Peru and Brazil, but can also be found in areas from Cuba and Mexico south to Argentina. One species, Pitcairnia feliciana is found in tropical West Africa and is the only member of the family Bromeliaceae not native to the Western Hemisphere.[1]

Almost all Pitcairnias are terrestrial or saxicolous, and prefer moist areas. However, many are found growing epiphytically in trees.

44 Pitcairnia species had been classified in the genus Pepinia. Pepinia was first established as a subgenus[clarification needed] by Lyman Smith and then elevated to a genus[dubious – discuss] by Varadarajan[who?] and Gilmatin[who?] based on the absence of seed appendages. A molecular study supports the view that the plants are best classified within Pitcairnia.[citation needed]

Species

Cultivars and hybrids

  • Pitcairnia albiflos × staminea
  • Pitcairnia × daiseyana
  • Pitcairnia 'Beaujolais'
  • Pitcairnia 'Bud Curtis'
  • Pitcairnia 'Chiamenez'
  • Pitcairnia 'Coral Horizon'
  • Pitcairnia 'Flaming Arrow'
  • Pitcairnia 'Hartwig'
  • Pitcairnia 'Hattie'
  • Pitcairnia 'Jim Scrivner'
  • Pitcairnia 'Maroni'
  • Pitcairnia 'Pinot Noir'
  • Pitcairnia 'Stardust'
  • Pitcairnia 'Stephen Hoppin'
  • Pitcairnia 'Verdia Lowe'

References

  1. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ "Bromeliad Society International - Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-13.
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