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] | |
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Species
    
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution | 
|---|---|---|
| Ochagavia andina (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner | from O'Higgins to Biobío | |
|  | Ochagavia carnea (Beer) L.B. Smith & Looser | from Valparaíso to La Araucanía | 
|  | Ochagavia elegans Philippi | Juan Fernández Islands | 
|  | Ochagavia litoralis (Philippi) Zizka, Trumpler & Zoellner | from Coquimbo to O'Higgins | 
References
    
- Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- "Bromeliad Society International - Genera Etymology". Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
- Steens, Andrew. Bromeliads for the Contemporary Gardener. Timber Press; Portland, Oregon USA. 2003 ISBN 0-88192-604-3
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