Vriesea boeghii
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Vriesea boeghii H.Luther
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Tillandsia boeghii (H.E.Luther) J.R.Grant |
Vriesea boeghii is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family, endemic to Loja Province in Ecuador.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Sources
- ^ a b Manzanares, J.M. & Pitman, N. 2003. Vriesea boeghii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 August 2007.
- ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families