Androlepis
Appearance
Androlepis | |
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Androlepis skinneri | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
Genus: | Androlepis Brongn. ex Houllet |
Type species | |
Androlepis skinneri |
Androlepis is a genus of epiphytes in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae, native to Central America and southern Mexico.[1] The genus name is from the Greek “andros” (man) and “lepis” (scale).
Species
[edit]Image | Scientific name | Native Distribution |
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Androlepis fragrans Leme & H.Luther | Veracruz | |
Androlepis skinneri (K. Koch) Brongniart ex Houllet | from Veracruz to Nicaragua |
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- BSI Genera Gallery photos