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Pitcairnia elliptica

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Pitcairnia elliptica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Pitcairnia
Species:
P. elliptica
Binomial name
Pitcairnia elliptica
Mez & Sodiro

Pitcairnia elliptica is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Manzanares, J.M.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Pitcairnia elliptica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43289A10787661. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43289A10787661.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.