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Encholirium
Sign in to saveEncholirium is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily).
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GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassLiliopsida
- OrderPoales
- FamilyBromeliaceae
Encholirium là một chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Bromeliaceae.
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 134
- With media
- 18
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Collections
- UNIVASF, CENARGEN, UFPE, CPATSA, GH, SEL
- Recorded in
- Brasil, Brazil
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Encholirium is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily).
This genus occur exclusively in arid, rocky conditions. Some species of Encholirium are limited in number and have been the focus of conservation efforts. These plants, which have been observed being pollinated by bats, are commonly confused with Dyckia.
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