| Mezobromelia | |
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| Mezobromelia capituligera | |
Scientific classification 
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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[edit]
Six species are currently recognised:[4]
- Mezobromelia bicolor L.B. Smith - Colombia, Ecuador
- Mezobromelia capituligera (Grisebach) J.R. Grant - West Indies (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Trinidad, Leeward Islands), South America (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
- Mezobromelia hospitalis (L.B. Smith) J.R. Grant - Colombia
- Mezobromelia magdalenae (L.B. Smith) J.R. Grant - Colombia
- Mezobromelia pleiosticha (Grisebach) Utley & H.Luther
- Mezobromelia verecunda (L.B.Sm.) Gouda
Species transferred to Gregbrownia:
- Mezobromelia brownii H. Luther = Gregbrownia brownii - Ecuador
- Mezobromelia fulgens L.B. Smith = Gregbrownia fulgens - Ecuador
- Mezobromelia hutchisonii (L.B. Smith) W. Weber & L.B. Smith = Gregbrownia hutchisonii - Peru
- Mezobromelia lyman-smithii Rauh & Barthlott = Gregbrownia lyman-smithii - Ecuador
References[edit]
- ^ "Bromeliad Society International, Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
- ^ "Mezobromelia L.B.Sm." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ V. Padilla Bromeliads (1977), pp.78 Crown Publishers, Inc ISBN 0-517-50045-0
- ^ 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.