Racinaea riocreuxii
Racinaea riocreuxii (André) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.
Racinaea riocreuxii is a species in the Bromeliaceae family, first described in 1993 by André and later reclassified by M.A. Spencer and L.B. Smith. It is native to several regions in Colombia, including Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados, Maripí, Ciénega, and departments such as Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Huila, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, and Tolima. Its distribution also extends to Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Description
Racinaea riocreuxii belongs to the Bromeliaceae family and is found in various regions of Colombia, as well as in neighboring countries like Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The species was first described in 1993 and has since been documented in multiple Colombian departments. It is associated with Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados and other specific localities such as Maripí and Ciénega. This bromeliad species is part of the genus Racinaea, which is known for its epiphytic and terrestrial growth habits in tropical and subtropical environments.
Distribution
Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados · Maripí · Ciénega · Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Huila, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Tolima · Global · Bolivia · Colombia · Ecuador · Venezuela
Synonyms
Tillandsia juzepczukiiTillandsia riocreuxiiTillandsia tristis