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Mezobromelia

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Mezobromelia
Mezobromelia capituligera
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Tillandsioideae
Genus: Mezobromelia
L.B.Smith

Mezobromelia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Carl Christian Mez, German botanist (1866-1944).[1] Some authorities treat Mezobromelia as a synonym of Cipuropsis.[2]

The species of this genus are rare in cultivation. They are native to the West Indies and northern South America.[3]

Species

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Six species are currently recognised:[4]

Species transferred to Gregbrownia:

References

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  1. ^ "Bromeliad Society International, Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
  2. ^ "Mezobromelia L.B.Sm." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. ^ V. Padilla Bromeliads (1977), pp.78 Crown Publishers, Inc ISBN 0-517-50045-0
  4. ^ Gouda, E.J.; Butcher, D.; Gouda, C.S. "Mezobromelia L.B.Sm." Encyclopaedia of Bromeliads. Version 4. Utrecht University Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
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