Pitcairnia elliptica
| Pitcairnia elliptica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Pitcairnia |
| Species: | P. elliptica |
| Binomial name | |
| Pitcairnia elliptica | |
Pitcairnia elliptica is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae.[2][3] It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ↑ Manzanares, J.M.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Pitcairnia elliptica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003 e.T43289A10787661. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43289A10787661.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ "Pitcairnia elliptica Mez & Sodiro". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Pitcairnia elliptica Mez & Sodiro". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved July 12, 2026.