About Pitcairnia heterophylla (Lindl.) Beer
Taxonomic Placement
Pitcairnia heterophylla is a plant species that belongs to the genus Pitcairnia.
Native Range
It is native to northern South America (including Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela), Central America, and central and southern Mexico.
Discovery Information
A German scientist first found this species on the top of the Rock of Guatapé.
Natural Hybrid
Pitcairnia × daiseyana is a natural hybrid between P. heterophylla and P. pungens.