Orthophytum disjunctum
Orthophytum disjunctum L.B.Sm.
Orthophytum disjunctum is a species in the Bromeliaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.
Description
Orthophytum disjunctum, described by L.B.Sm. in 1955, is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and the genus Orthophytum. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is distributed in the Northeast and Southeast regions. This species is part of a diverse group of bromeliads, many of which are adapted to specific ecological niches. Its classification within the Bromeliaceae reflects its morphological and genetic characteristics shared with other members of this plant family.
Distribution
BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Orthophytum disjunctum var. angustobracteatumOrthophytum disjunctum var. minusOrthophytum disjunctum var. striatumOrthophytum disjunctum var. variegatumOrthophytum disjunctum var. viridiflorumOrthophytum disjunctum var. disjunctum