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Mezobromelia
Sign in to saveMezobromelia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Carl Christian Mez, German botanist (1866-1944). Some authorities treat Mezobromelia as a synonym of Cipuropsis.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassLiliopsida
- OrderPoales
- FamilyBromeliaceae
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 11
- With media
- 9
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Collections
- SEL, NY, GH, MO, RSA
- Recorded in
- Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Trinidad And Tobago
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Tillandsioideae
- Image
- Mezobromelia capituligera (TS) 2-02968.jpg
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- Category:Mezobromelia
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Mezobromelia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Carl Christian Mez, German botanist (1866-1944). Some authorities treat Mezobromelia as a synonym of Cipuropsis.
The species of this genus are rare in cultivation. They are native to the West Indies and northern South America.
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