Kingdom Plantae Family Bromeliaceae Scientific name Mezobromelia fulgens | Order Poales Genus Mezobromelia Rank Species | |
Similar Mezobromelia capituligera, Tillandsia biflora, Mezobromelia, Acineta superba, Tillandsia cacticola | ||
Mezobromelia fulgens is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. It grows in the páramo and high-elevation forest of the Andes. It is terrestrial or grows as an epiphyte.
There are five known subpopulations of this bromeliad. It is threatened by loss of habitat to agriculture.
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