Ochagavia

Ochagavia is a plant genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus is named for Sylvestris Ochagavia, Chilean minister of education.[2] Endemic to southern and central Chile (including the Juan Fernández Islands),[3] this genus is represented by four accepted species.[1]

Ochagavia
Ochagavia carnea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Bromelioideae
Genus: Ochagavia
Phil.
Synonyms[1]
  • Rhodostachys Phil.
  • Placseptalia Espinosa
  • Ruckia Regel

Species

ImageScientific nameDistribution
Ochagavia andina (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellnerfrom O'Higgins to Biobío
Ochagavia carnea (Beer) L.B. Smith & Looserfrom Valparaíso to La Araucanía
Ochagavia elegans PhilippiJuan Fernández Islands
Ochagavia litoralis (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellnerfrom Coquimbo to O'Higgins

References

  1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. "Bromeliad Society International - Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
  3. Steens, Andrew. Bromeliads for the Contemporary Gardener. Timber Press; Portland, Oregon USA. 2003 ISBN 0-88192-604-3
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