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Hohenbergia castellanosii

Hohenbergia castellanosii L.B.Sm. & Read
Hohenbergia castellanosii
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Hohenbergia castellanosii is a plant species in the genus Hohenbergia, belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil, specifically the Northeast region. The species was first described in 1976 by L.B. Smith and Read.

Description

Hohenbergia castellanosii is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which is commonly known as the bromeliad family. It is native to the Northeast region of Brazil and is not found outside this area. The species was formally published in 1976 by botanists L.B. Smith and Read, who provided its scientific description. As part of the genus Hohenbergia, it shares characteristics typical of this group, such as rosette-forming foliage and a preference for tropical or subtropical environments.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast

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