Orthophytum glabrum

Orthophytum glabrum (Mez) Mez is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as bromeliads. This species is native to the Southeast region of Brazil. The species was first published in 1896 by the botanist Mez, who also contributed to its taxonomic classification. As part of the genus Orthophytum, it shares characteristics typical of the Bromeliaceae family, including rosette-forming leaves and often epiphytic or terrestrial growth habits. The species is distinguished by its specific morphological features that align with the genus-level traits of Orthophytum.