Ochagavia
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| Ochagavia carnea | |
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| Genus: | Ochagavia Phil.
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Ochagavia is a genus of the botanical 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
- Ochagavia andina (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner - from O'Higgins to Biobío
- Ochagavia carnea (Beer) L.B. Smith & Looser - from Valparaíso to La Araucanía
- Ochagavia elegans Philippi - Juan Fernández Islands
- 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
- ^ Steens, Andrew. Bromeliads for the Contemporary Gardener. Timber Press; Portland, Oregon USA. 2003 ISBN 0-88192-604-3