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Billbergia iridifolia

Billbergia iridifolia (Nees & Mart.) Lindl.
Billbergia iridifolia
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Billbergia iridifolia (Nees & Mart.) Lindl. is a species in the Bromeliaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. The species was first described in 1827.

Description

Billbergia iridifolia is a member of the genus Billbergia within the Bromeliaceae family, commonly known as the bromeliad family. This species is indigenous to Brazil, with a distribution covering the Northeast and Southeast regions. The scientific name was published in 1827. The plant is part of a diverse group of epiphytic and terrestrial species known for their rosette-forming leaves and showy inflorescences, typical of the Bromeliaceae family.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Billbergia iridifolia var. concolorBromelia iridifoliaBillbergia iridifolia var. iridifolia

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