| Araeococcus micranthus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Araeococcus |
| Species: | A. micranthus |
| Binomial name | |
| Araeococcus micranthus | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Aechmea micranthaBrongn. | |
Araeococcus micranthus is a plant species in the genus Araeococcus . This species is native to Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil. [1] [2]
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