Araeococcus
| Araeococcus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Araeococcus flagellifolius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: | Araeococcus Brongn |
Araeococcus is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. It is native to northern South America, Central America and Trinidad.[1]
The genus name is from the Greek “araios” (thin, weak, slight) and the Latin “coccus” (berry). This genus is divided into two subgenera: the type subgenus and Pseudaraeococcus Mez.
Species
Accepted species:[1]
- Araeococcus chlorocarpus (Wawra) Leme & J.A. Siqueira - Bahia
- Araeococcus flagellifolius Harms - Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, northern Brazil
- Araeococcus goeldianus L.B. Smith - Amapá, French Guiana
- Araeococcus micranthus Brongniart - Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela, the Guianas, northern Brazil
- Araeococcus montanus Leme - Bahia
- Araeococcus nigropurpureus Leme & J.A. Siqueira - Bahia
- Araeococcus parviflorus (Martius & Schultes f.) Lindman - Bahia
- Araeococcus pectinatus L.B. Smith - Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia
- Araeococcus sessiliflorus Leme & J.A. Siqueira - Bahia
References
External links
- BSI Genera Gallery photos
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