Gregbrownia fulgens
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| Gregbrownia fulgens | |
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| File:Gregbrownia fulgens imported from iNaturalist photo 270661277 on 19 November 2023.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Tillandsioideae |
| Genus: | Gregbrownia |
| Species: | G. fulgens
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| Binomial name | |
| Gregbrownia fulgens | |
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Gregbrownia fulgens, synonym Mezobromelia fulgens, is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.[3] It grows in the páramo and high-elevation forest of the Andes. It is terrestrial or grows as an epiphyte.[1] There are five known subpopulations of this bromeliad. It is threatened by loss of habitat to agriculture.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Manzanares, J.M.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Mezobromelia fulgens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43273A10784978. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43273A10784978.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ↑ "Gregbrownia fulgens (L.B.Sm.) W.Till & Barfuss". The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Gregbrownia fulgens (L.B.Sm.) W.Till & Barfuss". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-10-28.