Pitcairnia elliptica
| Pitcairnia elliptica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Pitcairnia |
| Species: | P. elliptica |
| Binomial name | |
| Pitcairnia elliptica Mez & Sodiro | |
Pitcairnia elliptica is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Manzanares, J.M. & Pitman, N. 2003. Pitcairnia elliptica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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