Orthophytum saxicola

Orthophytum saxicola is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, commonly known as the bromeliad family. It is native to the Northeast region of Brazil, where it grows in its natural habitat. The species was formally described in 1955 by Leslie B. Smith, who honored Ule's earlier contributions by citing their name in the authorship. This species is part of the genus Orthophytum, a group of bromeliads characterized by their rosette-forming growth habit and typically epiphytic or lithophytic lifestyle.