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Neoregelia (Neoregelia compacta)

Description

Is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Bromeliaceae , subfamily Bromelioideae. Neoregelia compacta is a species in the genus Neoregelia. This species is endemic to Brazil. They are plants with broad leaves . The inflorescences are formed in a depression in the center of the plant that forms a receptacle to collect water. The leaves surrounding the inflorescences are very bright and colored. Species of Neoregelia are cultivated as an ornamental plant for their colorful foliage.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Bromeliaceae

              • Genus: Neoregelia