Glomeropitcairnia erectiflora

(Glomeropitcairnia erectiflora)

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Description

Glomeropitcairnia erectiflora is a species in the genus Glomeropitcairnia. This epiphytic tank bromeliad species is native to Venezuela and to the island of Trinidad, occurring in montane and elfin cloud forests. It is used by tree frog Phytotriades auratus as a refuge and nesting site.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Liliopsida

Order:Poales

Family:Bromeliaceae

Genus:Glomeropitcairnia

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