Androlepis is a genus of epiphytes in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae, native to Central America and southern Mexico.[1] The genus name is from the Greek “andros” (man) and “lepis” (scale).
| Androlepis | |
|---|---|
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| Androlepis skinneri | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: | Androlepis Brongn. ex Houllet |
| Type species | |
| Androlepis skinneri | |
Species
edit| Image | Scientific name | Native Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Androlepis fragrans Leme & H.Luther | Veracruz | |
| Androlepis skinneri (K. Koch) Brongniart ex Houllet | from Veracruz to Nicaragua |
References
editExternal links
edit- BSI Genera Gallery photos
