Pitcairnia albiflos
Encyclopedia
Pitcairnia albiflos is a species of bromeliad in the genus Pitcairnia
. This species is endemic to Brazil
.
This white-flowered species often hybridizes with the red-flowered Pitcairnia staminea
, producing pink-flowered offspring.
Pitcairnia
Pitcairnia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It was named for Dr. William Pitcairn, English physician and gardener . The genus Pitcairnia ranks as the second most prolific of the bromeliad family...
. This species is endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
This white-flowered species often hybridizes with the red-flowered Pitcairnia staminea
Pitcairnia staminea
Pitcairnia staminea is a species of bromeliad in the genus Pitcairnia. This species is endemic to Brazil.This red-flowered species often hybridizes with the white-flowered Pitcairnia albiflos, producing pink-flowered offspring.-External links:...
, producing pink-flowered offspring.
External links
- BROMELIACEAE DA MATA ATLÂNTICA BRASILEIRA retrieved 22 October 2009