Vriesea bituminosa
Species of flowering plant
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Vriesea bituminosa is a plant species in the genus Vriesea, endemic to Brazil and Venezuela.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Vriesea |
| Species: | V. bituminosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Vriesea bituminosa | |
Distribution
The bromeliad is a native plant in Brazil and Venezuela.
Its range includes the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira), located in southeastern Brazil.
Cultivars
Garden cultivars include:
- Vriesea 'Exotica Jungle Tips'
- Vriesea 'Highway Beauty'