Neoglaziovia

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Neoglaziova
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Neoglaziova
Species

Neoglaziova burle-marxii
Neoglaziovia concolor
Neoglaziovia variegata

Neoglaziova is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The species Neoglaziovia variegata has been, and continues to be, an important part of localized markets in South America where its fibers are woven into fabric, netting and rope.[1][2] It is named in honor of Auguste François Marie Glaziou, 20th century French plant collector in Brazil.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Neoglaziovia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia
  2. ^ Encyclopedia Britannica Article
  3. ^ Bromeliad Info - Genera Etymology

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