Neoregelia ibitipocensis
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| Neoregelia ibitipocensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Neoregelia |
| Subgenus: | Neoregelia subg. Longipetalopsis |
| Species: | N. ibitipocensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Neoregelia ibitipocensis (Leme) Leme | |
Neoregelia ibitipocensis is a species of flowering plant in the genus Neoregelia. This species is a rare endemic species found exclusively in several cloud dwarf forests within Ibitipoca State Park, located in southeastern Brazil.[1] It is classified as endangered in the state of Minas Gerais. Neoregelia ibitipocensis possesses fleshy, indehiscent fruits, and belongs within the nidularioid complex.[2][3] It can be distinguished by its inflorescences, which have a short peduncle and are situated in the water tank created by the rosette leaves. The only insect documented to pollinate and visit the plant is the bumblebee.[4]