Ochagavia

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Ochagavia
Ochagavia carnea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Bromeliaceae Subfamily: Bromelioideae Genus: Ochagavia
Species
Ochagavia andina Ochagavia carnea Ochagavia elegans Ochagavia litoralis

Ochagavia (named for Sylvestris Ochagavia, Chilean minister of education)^[1] is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. Endemic to southern and central Chile, ^[2] this genus is represented by four known species.

[edit] Links

• FCBS Ochagavia Photos

[edit] Notes

1. ^ http://bsi.org/brom_info/genera.html
2. ^ Steens, Andrew. Bromeliads for the Contemporary Gardener. Timber Press; Portalnd, Oregon. 2003 ISBN 0-88192-604-3