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Ronnbergia

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Ronnbergia
Ronnbergia petersii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Ronnbergia
E.Morren & André[1]

Ronnbergia is a genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. Native to South and Central America,[2][3] this genus was named for Auguste Ronnberg, Belgian Director of Agriculture and Horticulture in 1874.[4]

Species

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As of November 2022, Plants of the World Online accepted 20 species.[1]

Formerly included

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ronnbergia É.Morren & André". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  2. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  3. ^ Biodiversity Mongabay, Ronnbergia campanulata
  4. ^ "Bromeliad Info – Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
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