Pitcairnia aequatorialis

Pitcairnia aequatorialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Pitcairnia
Species: P. aequatorialis
Binomial name
Pitcairnia aequatorialis
L.B.Sm.

Pitcairnia aequatorialis is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador, where it is known from only three subpopulations in Chimborazo Province.[1]

It grows in forested habitat. It is sometimes found in disturbed habitat. None of its populations are in protected territory.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Manzanares, J.M. & Pitman, N. 2003. Pitcairnia aequatorialis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2003. Downloaded on 09 September 2015.


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