Vriesea arpocalyx
Appearance
Vriesea arpocalyx | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Vriesea |
Species: | V. arpocalyx
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Binomial name | |
Vriesea arpocalyx | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Tillandsia arpocalyx André |
Vriesea arpocalyx is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, at altitudes of 1500–3000 m. It is threatened by habitat loss, mostly through wildfires.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Manzanares, J.M.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Vriesea arpocalyx". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43355A10799530. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43355A10799530.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Vriesea arpocalyx (André) L.B.Sm". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 29, 2020.