| Greigia kessleri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Greigia |
| Species: | G. kessleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Greigia kessleri H.Luther | |
Greigia kessleri is a plant species in the genus Greigia. This species is endemic to Bolivia.
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