Pitcairnia alata
| Pitcairnia alata | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Pitcairnia |
| Species: | P. alata |
| Binomial name | |
| Pitcairnia alata L.B.Sm. | |
Pitcairnia alata is an epiphytic species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador, and was initially discovered along the Río Valladolid between Quebrada Honda and Tambo Valladolid. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Manzanares, J.M. & Pitman, N. 2003. Pitcairnia alata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
- Valencia, R., Pitman, N., León-Yánez, S. and Jørgensen, P.M. (eds). 2000. Libro Rojo de las Plantas Endémicas del Ecuador 2000. Publicaciones del Herbario QCA, Ponticicia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito