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Brewcaria

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Bromeliaceae

Higher classification
  
Bromeliads

Order
  
Poales

Subfamily
  
Pitcairnioideae

Rank
  
Genus

Similar
  
Glomeropitcairnia, Fernseea, Ronnbergia, Bromeliads, Araeococcus

Brewcaria is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The genus is named for Charles Brewer-Carías, Venezuelan explorer and naturalist. It contains 6 known species, all native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Species

  • Brewcaria brocchinioides (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Amazonas of Venezuela
  • Brewcaria duidensis L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob. - Amazonas of Venezuela
  • Brewcaria hechtioides (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Amazonas of Venezuela
  • Brewcaria hohenbergioides (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Amazonas of Venezuela
  • Brewcaria marahuacae L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob. - Amazonas of Venezuela
  • Brewcaria reflexa (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Colombia and Venezuela

    • References

    Brewcaria Wikipedia
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