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Genus of flowering plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mezobromelia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Carl Christian Mez, German botanist (1866-1944).[1] Some authorities treat Mezobromelia as a synonym of Cipuropsis.[2]
Mezobromelia | |
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Mezobromelia capituligera | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Subfamily: | Tillandsioideae |
Genus: | Mezobromelia L.B.Smith |
The species of this genus are rare in cultivation. They are native to the West Indies and northern South America.[3]
Six species are currently recognised:[4]
Species transferred to Gregbrownia:
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