The Bromeliaceae are a family of monocot flowering plants of about 80 genera and 3700 known species, native mainly to the tropical Americas, with several species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana.
Werauhia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Werner Rauh, a German botanist (1913–2000). Based on molecular evidence, a number of species previously classified within other bromeliad genera, especially Vriesea and Tillandsia, have been placed in Werauhia instead. Species in this genus are distributed across tropical regions in the Americas.
Fosterella is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American horticulturist and collector (1888-1978).
Dyckia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae.
Pitcairnia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It was named for William Pitcairn, Scottish physician and gardener (1711–1791). The genus Pitcairnia ranks as the second most prolific of the bromeliad family. They are most abundant in Colombia, Peru and Brazil, but can also be found in areas from Cuba and Mexico south to Argentina. One species, Pitcairnia feliciana, is found in tropical West Africa and is the only member of the family Bromeliaceae not native to the Americas.
Hohenbergia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. It is native to the West Indies, the Yucatán Peninsula, and northern South America.
Racinaea is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. It is found in tropical regions of the Americas.
Deuterocohnia brevifolia is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. This species is native to Argentina and Bolivia, but is also popular as a potted houseplant or ground cover elsewhere. A terrestrial species, it prefers sun or light shade and can grow in large dense mats of leaves given proper conditions.
Deuterocohnia bracteosa is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.
Deuterocohnia glandulosa is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.
Deuterocohnia scapigera is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.
Deuterocohnia lotteae is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is endemic to Bolivia at altitudes of 2500–3000 meters.
Tillandsia xiphioides is a species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Vriesea friburgensis is a plant species in the genus Vriesea. This species is an epiphyte native to Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.
Deuterocohnia longipetala is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Bolivia.
Deuterocohnia lorentziana is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is native to Bolivia.
Deuterocohnia meziana is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is native to Bolivia.
Deuterocohnia strobilifera is a plant species in the genus Deuterocohnia. This species is native to Bolivia.
Tillandsia subg. Aerobia is a subgenus of the genus Tillandsia.
