Encholirium

Taxobox
name = "Encholirium"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Poales
familia = Bromeliaceae
subfamilia = Pitcairnioideae
genus = Encholirium
genus_authority = Schult.f.
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = See text.

"Encholirium" (Greek "enchos" = spear and "leiron" = lily) is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. This genus is native to Brazil where many occur exclusively in arid, rocky conditions. Some species of Encholirium are limited in number and have been the focus of conservation efforts [ [http://www.springerlink.com/content/g432k81535016678/ SpringerLink - Journal Article ] ] . These plants, which have been observed being pollinated by bats [ [http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=6679661 Cat.Inist ] ] , are commonly confused with Dyckia.

pecies

* "Encholirium biflorum"
* "Encholirium horridum"
* "Encholirium hoehneanum"
* "Encholirium magalhaesii"
* "Encholirium pedicellatum"
* "Encholirium reflexum"
* "Encholirium spectabile"
* "Encholirium subsecundum"

Links

* [http://fcbs.org/pictures/Encholirium.htm FCBS Encholirium Photos]

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