Pitcairnia alata
Appearance
Pitcairnia alata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Genus: | Pitcairnia |
Species: | P. alata
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Binomial name | |
Pitcairnia alata |
Pitcairnia alata is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is known from only two subpopulations in Zamora-Chinchipe Province.[1]
This epiphyte was initially discovered along the Río Valladolid between Quebrada Honda and Tambo Valladolid.[2] Its natural habitat is the forests of the high Andes. It is threatened by habitat destruction as forest is cleared for agriculture.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c Manzanares, J.M.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Pitcairnia alata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43281A10786447. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43281A10786447.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Pitcairnia alata. FCBS Bromeliad Directory.
References
[edit]- Valencia, R., Pitman, N., León-Yánez, S. and Jørgensen, P.M. (eds). 2000. Libro Rojo de las Plantas Endémicas del Ecuador 2000. Publicaciones del Herbario QCA, Ponticicia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito.