Racinaea fraseri

Racinaea fraseri (Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Sm. is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which includes a wide range of tropical and subtropical plants. This species is found in several regions across South America, including Cauca, Huila, and Nariño in Colombia, as well as in Ecuador and Peru. The species was formally described in 1993 by M.A. Spencer and L.B. Smith, based on earlier work by Baker. It is part of the genus Racinaea, which is known for its epiphytic and terrestrial growth forms typical of the Bromeliaceae. The plant's distribution reflects the broader ecological range of the Bromeliaceae family in the Neotropics.