''Vriesea'' is a

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s in the

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, subfamily

Tillandsioideae Tillandsioideae is a subfamily of plants in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae. This subfamily contains the greatest number of species (about 1,400). Most are Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic, growing in trees or on rocks where they ...

. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch

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(1806–1862). Its species are widespread over

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and the

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.Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
/ref> Containing some of the largest bromeliad

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, these tropical plants harbor a wide variety of

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fauna. In the wild, frogs may go through their whole life cycle in a bromeliad. This genus is closely related to ''

Guzmania ''Guzmania'' (tufted airplant) is a genus of over 120 species of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. They are mainly stemless, evergreen, epiphytic perennials native to Brazil, southern Mexico, Cent ...

.'' Both ''Guzmania'' and ''Vriesea'' have dry capsules that split open to release parachute like seeds similar to the

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Taraxacum ''Taraxacum'' () is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as dandelions. The scientific and hobby study of the genus is known as taraxacology. The genus has a near-cosmopolitan distribu ...

'' sp.). Most ''Vriesea'' are

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and grow on trees. Their roots function mainly as holdfasts with a more minor role in nutrient uptake. Nutrients are predominantly absorbed from the reservoirs made by the rosette of leaves.

Species

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accepted the following species: *''

Vriesea agostiniana ''Vriesea agostiniana'' is a plant species in the genus '' Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and d ...

'' E.Pereira – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea alta ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Ce ...

'' (Baker) É.Morren ex Mez – Panama *''

Vriesea altimontana ''Vriesea altimontana'' is a plant species in the genus '' Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and d ...

'' E.Pereira & Martinelli – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea altodaserrae ''Vriesea altodaserrae'' is a plant species in the genus '' Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' L.B.Sm. – from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea altomacaensis ''Vriesea altomacaensis'' is a plant species in the genus '' Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' A.Costa – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea altomayoensis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Ce ...

'' H.Luther & K.F.Norton – Peru *''

Vriesea amethystina ''Vriesea amethystina'' is a species of tropical epiphyte of the genus '' Vriesea''. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is the capital of the Rio ...

'' É.Morren – Espírito Santo + Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea andaraiensis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Centr ...

'' Leme – Bahia *'' Vriesea andreettae'' Rauh – Azuay Province of Ecuador *''

Vriesea appendiculata ''Vriesea appendiculata'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by ...

'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – Loja Province of Ecuador *''

Vriesea arachnoidea ''Vriesea arachnoidea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea'', endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by ar ...

'' A.Costa – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea arpocalyx'' (André) L.B.Sm. – Ecuador *'' Vriesea atra'' Mez – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea atrococcinea'' Rauh – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea atropurpurea ''Vriesea atropurpurea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' Silveira – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea aureoramosa'' F.P.Uribbe & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea bahiana'' Leme – Bahia *''

Vriesea barbosae ''Vriesea barbosae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...

'' J.A.Siqueira & Leme – Pernambuco *'' Vriesea barilletii'' É.Morren – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea baturitensis'' Versieux & Tomaz *'' Vriesea biguassuensis'' Reitz – Santa Catarina in southern Brazil *''

Vriesea billbergioides ''Vriesea billbergioides'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' É.Morren ex Mez – São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea bituminosa'' Wawra – Venezuela, eastern Brazil *'' Vriesea blackburniana'' Leme – Bahia *''

Vriesea bleheri ''Vriesea bleheri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depend ...

'' Roeth & W.Weber – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea boeghii ''Vriesea boeghii'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Loja Province in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threaten ...

'' H.Luther – Loja Province of Ecuador *'' Vriesea breviscapa'' (E.Pereira & I.A.Penna) Leme – Bahia, Espírito Santo * ''Vriesea'' × ''brueggemannii'' J.Z.Matos, M.B.Crespo & Juan *'' Vriesea brusquensis'' Reitz – from São Paulo to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea cacuminis'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea calimaniana ''Vriesea calimaniana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and de ...

'' Leme & W.Till – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea capixabae'' Leme – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea carinata ''Vriesea carinata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest, Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil. Cultivars Garden cultivars include: * Vri ...

'' Wawra – eastern + southern Brazil *'' Vriesea carmeniae'' R.L.Moura & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea castaneobulbosa'' (Mez & Wercklé) J.R.Grant – Costa Rica *'' Vriesea cathcartii'' H.Luther – Ecuador *''

Vriesea cearensis ''Vriesea cearensis'' is a species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependenci ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Ceará *'' Vriesea cereicola'' (Mez) L.B.Sm. – Peru *''

Vriesea chapadensis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Leme – Bahia *''

Vriesea cipoensis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' O.B.C.Ribeiro, C.C.Paula & Guarçoni – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea claudiana'' Leme, Trind.-Lima & O.B.C.Ribeiro – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea clausseniana ''Vriesea clausseniana'' is a plant species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of coun ...

'' (Baker) Mez – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea colnagoi ''Vriesea colnagoi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...

'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea confusa ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Nariño region of Colombia *''

Vriesea corcovadensis ''Vriesea corcovadensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' (Britton) Mez – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea correia-arauji'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna *''

Vriesea crassa ''Vriesea crassa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depende ...

'' Mez – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea curvispica ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Rauh – Peru *'' Vriesea cylindrica'' L.B.Sm. – Peru, Ecuador, Colombia *'' Vriesea debilis'' Leme – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea declinata'' Leme – Santa Catarina in southern Brazil *'' Vriesea delicatula'' L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea densiflora'' Mez – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea diamantinensis'' Leme – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea dictyographa ''Vriesea dictyographa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and d ...

'' Leme – Bahia *'' Vriesea dissitiflora'' (C.Wright) Mez – Cuba *'' Vriesea drepanocarpa'' (Baker) Mez – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea drewii ''Vriesea drewii'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habita ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Ecuador *''

Vriesea dubia ''Vriesea dubia'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Native plant, native to Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Cultivars * Vriesea 'Elan', ''Vriesea'' 'Elan'

'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – Colombia, Peru, Ecuador *'' Vriesea duidae'' (L.B.Sm.) Gouda – Guyana, Venezuela *''

Vriesea duvaliana ''Vriesea duvaliana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. It is an epiphyte endemic to the State of Bahia in eastern Brazil, but cultivated in other regions as an ornamental.Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil http://f ...

'' É.Morren – Bahia *''

Vriesea elata ''Vriesea elata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphyte native to Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered ...

'' (Baker) L.B.Sm. – Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador *''

Vriesea eltoniana ''Vriesea eltoniana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depe ...

'' E.Pereira & Ivo – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea ensiformis ''Vriesea ensiformis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' (Vell.) Beer, including ''

Vriesea warmingii ''Vriesea warmingii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, endemic to Brazil. , the species was accepted by the Encyclopaedia of Bromeliads, but regarded as a synonym of '' Vriesea ensiformis'' by Plants of the World Onlin ...

'' – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea erythrodactylon'' (É.Morren) É.Morren ex Mez – from Espírito Santo to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea exaltata'' Leme – Bahia *'' Vriesea fenestralis'' Linden & André – Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea fibrosa ''Vriesea fibrosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Native plant, native to the State of Amazonas, Venezuela, Amazonas in southern Venezuela.Hokche, O., Berry, P.E. & Huber, O. (eds.) (2008). Nuevo Catálogo de la Flo ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Amazonas State in Venezuela *'' Vriesea fidelensis'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea flammea'' L.B.Sm. – eastern and southern Brazil *'' Vriesea flava'' And.Costa, H.Luther & Wand. – from São Paulo to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea fluminensis ''Vriesea fluminensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. References

* Vriesea, fluminensis Flora of Brazil {{Vriesea-stub ...

'' E.Pereira – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea fluviatilis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Kessous & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea fontanae'' Fraga & Leme – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea fontourae'' B.R.Silva – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea fosteriana ''Vriesea fosteriana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea fradensis ''Vriesea fradensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depe ...

'' And.Costa – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea freicanecana'' J.A.Siqueira & Leme – Pernambuco *''

Vriesea friburgensis ''Vriesea friburgensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is an epiphyte Native plant, native to Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. Three varieties are recognized: #''Vriesea friburgensis'' var. ''friburgensis'' ...

'' Mez – Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay *'' Vriesea garlippiana'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea gelatinosa'' R.L.Moura & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea gigantea'' Gaudich. – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea gladioflammans'' E.Pereira & Reitz – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea gracilior'' (L.B.Sm.) Leme – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea graciliscapa ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' W.Weber – Bahia *'' Vriesea gradata'' (Baker) Mez – southeastern Brazil *''

Vriesea grandiflora ''Vriesea grandiflora'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and de ...

'' Leme – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea guttata'' Linden & André – southern Brazil *'' Vriesea harmsiana'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – Peru *''

Vriesea heterostachys ''Vriesea heterostachys'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil. Cultivars Garden cultivar A cultiva ...

'' (Baker) L.B.Sm. – southern Brazil *''

Vriesea hieroglyphica ''Vriesea hieroglyphica'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. The name refers to the linear horizontal patterns on the leaves that resemble hieroglyphs. It has been nicknamed "King of the bromeliads." Distribution This bromeliad specie ...

'' (Carrière) É.Morren – from Espírito Santo to Paraná *'' Vriesea hitchcockiana'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – Ecuador, Peru *''

Vriesea hodgei ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Colombia *'' Vriesea hoehneana'' L.B.Sm. – southern Brazil *'' Vriesea hydrophora'' Ule – southern Brazil *'' Vriesea incurva'' (Griseb.) Read – Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Bolivia *'' Vriesea incurvata'' Gaudich. – southern Brazil *''

Vriesea inflata ''Vriesea inflata'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil. Cultivars Garden cultivar A cultivar is a kind of Horti ...

'' (Wawra) Wawra – from Espírito Santo to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea interrogatoria ''Vriesea interrogatoria'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' L.B.Sm. – from Minas Gerais to São Paulo *'' Vriesea itatiaiae'' Wawra – southern Brazil *''

Vriesea johnstonii ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botany, botanical family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Netherlands, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its specie ...

'' (Mez) L.B.Sm. & Pittendr. – Trinidad, Venezuela, Guyana *'' Vriesea jonesiana'' Leme – São Paulo *'' Vriesea jonghei'' (K.Koch) É.Morren – Trinidad & Tobago, French Guiana, Brazil *''

Vriesea joyae ''Vriesea joyae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependen ...

'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea kautskyana'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea koideae'' Rauh – Peru *'' Vriesea lancifolia'' (Baker) L.B.Sm. – Bahia *'' Vriesea languida'' L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea laxa'' Mez – Venezuela *'' Vriesea leptantha'' Harms – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea lidicensis'' Reitz – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea lilliputiana'' Leme *''

Vriesea limae ''Vriesea limae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependen ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Pernambuco *'' Vriesea limonensis'' Rauh – Ecuador *'' Vriesea linharesiae'' Leme & J.A.Siqueira – Bahia *'' Vriesea longicaulis'' (Baker) Mez – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea longiscapa ''Vriesea longiscapa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil ...

'' Ule – southern Brazil *''

Vriesea longisepala ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' A.F.Costa – Bahia *''

Vriesea longistaminea ''Vriesea longistaminea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and ...

'' C.C.Paula & Leme – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea lubbersii'' (Baker) É.Morren ex Mez – from Espírito Santo to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea lutheriana ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' J.R.Grant – Costa Rica *''

Vriesea macrostachya ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' (Bello) Mez – Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad; Carabobo State in Venezuela *'' Vriesea maculosa'' Mez – Bahia *''

Vriesea magna ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' F.P.Uribbe & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea maguirei'' L.B.Sm. – Venezuela, northern Brazil *'' Vriesea marceloi'' Versieux & T.Machado – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea maxoniana ''Vriesea maxoniana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Bolivia Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in central South America. The country features dive ...

'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – Bolivia and Salta Province of Argentina *'' Vriesea medusa'' Versieux *'' Vriesea melgueiroi'' I.Ramírez & Carnevali *'' Vriesea menescalii'' E.Pereira & Leme – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea michaelii ''Vriesea michaelii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is an epiphyte native to Brazil but probably extinct Extinction is the termination of an organism by the death of its Endling, last member. A taxon may become ...

'' W.Weber – Brazil; probably extinct *'' Vriesea microrachis'' J.Gomes-da-Silva & A.F.Costa – Brazil *'' Vriesea mimosoensis'' D.R.Couto, Kessous & A.F.Costa *''

Vriesea minarum ''Vriesea minarum'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depend ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea minor ''Vriesea minor'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependen ...

'' (L.B.Sm.) Leme – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea minuta'' Leme – Bahia *'' Vriesea minutiflora'' Leme – Bahia *''

Vriesea mitoura ''Vriesea mitoura'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continen ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Amazonas State of Venezuela; Roraima *'' Vriesea modesta'' Mez – Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea mollis ''Vriesea mollis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depende ...

'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea monacorum ''Vriesea monacorum'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depe ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea morrenii'' Wawra (also spelt ''Vriesea morreni'') * ''Vriesea'' × ''morreniana'' É.Morren *''

Vriesea mourae ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Kessous, B.Neves & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea muelleri'' Mez – from São Paulo to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea myriantha ''Tillandsia myriantha'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Tillandsia''. This species is native to Colombia and Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South ...

'' (Baker) Betancur (syn. ''

Tillandsia myriantha ''Tillandsia myriantha'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus '' Tillandsia''. This species is native to Colombia and Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of Sou ...

'') *'' Vriesea nanuzae'' Leme – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea neoglutinosa'' Mez – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea noblickii'' Martinelli & Leme – Bahia *'' Vriesea nubicola'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea oligantha'' (Baker) Mez – Bahia, Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea olmosana'' L.B.Sm. – Ecuador, Peru *'' Vriesea oxapampae'' Rauh – Pasco Province of Peru *'' Vriesea pabstii'' McWill. & L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo, São Paulo *''

Vriesea paradoxa ''Vriesea paradoxa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depend ...

'' Mez – Bahia *'' Vriesea paraibica'' Wawra – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea paratiensis ''Vriesea paratiensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and de ...

'' E.Pereira – from Rio de Janeiro to Paraná *'' Vriesea pardalina'' Mez – southern Brazil *''

Vriesea parviflora ''Vriesea parviflora'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea parvula ''Vriesea parvula'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depende ...

'' Rauh – São Paulo *'' Vriesea pastuchoffiana'' Glaz. ex Mez – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea patula'' (Mez) L.B.Sm. – Ecuador, Peru *'' Vriesea pauciflora'' Mez – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea pauperrima ''Vriesea pauperrima'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. References External links

* Vriesea, pauperrima Flora of Brazil {{Vriesea-stub ...

'' E.Pereira – eastern + southern Brazil *''

Vriesea penduliflora ''Vriesea penduliflora'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and d ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea penduliscapa ''Vriesea penduliscapa'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed ha ...

'' Rauh – Moreno-Santiago region of Ecuador *''

Vriesea pereirae ''Vriesea pereirae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea pereziana ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botany, botanical family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Netherlands, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its specie ...

'' (André) L.B.Sm. – Colombia, Peru *'' Vriesea petraea'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – El Oro region of Ecuador *'' Vriesea philippocoburgi'' Wawra *'' Vriesea pinottii'' Reitz – southern Brazil *'' Vriesea piscatrix'' Versieux & Wand. *''

Vriesea platynema ''Vriesea platynema'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Native plant, native to the West Indies and South America. Three varieties are recognized: #''Vriesea platynema'' var. ''flava'' Reitz - State of Santa Catarina ...

'' Gaudich. – Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Misiones Provindce of Argentina *'' Vriesea platzmannii'' É.Morren – southern Brazil *''Vriesea pleiosticha'' (Griseb.) Gouda (synonym '' Mezobromelia pleiosticha'') – Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad, Venezuela, the Guianas, Peru, Ecuador, northern Brazil *'' Vriesea poenulata'' (Baker) É.Morren ex Mez – Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea portentosa ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Leme *'' Vriesea procera'' (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Wittm. – Trinidad, Venezuela, the Guianas, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina *'' Vriesea pseudoatra'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea pseudoligantha ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botany, botanical family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Netherlands, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its specie ...

'' Philcox – Bahia *'' Vriesea psittacina'' (Hook.) Lindl. – Brazil, Paraguay *''

Vriesea pulchra ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Centra ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea punctulata'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea racinae'' L.B.Sm. – Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea rafaelii'' Leme – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea rastrensis ''Vriesea rastrensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' Leme – Santa Catarina in southern Brazil *''

Vriesea rectifolia ''Vriesea rectifolia'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' Rauh – Pernambuco but probably extinct *'' Vriesea recurvata'' Gaudich. – Bahia *''

Vriesea regnellii ''Vriesea regnellii'' is a plant species in the genus of ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and d ...

'' Mez – Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea reitzii'' Leme & And.Costa – southern Brazil *'' Vriesea repandostachys'' Leme – Espírito Santo * ''Vriesea'' × ''retroflexa'' É.Morren *'' Vriesea revoluta'' B.R.Silva – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea rhodostachys'' L.B.Sm. – Bahia, Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea roberto-seidelii ''Vriesea roberto-seidelii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. References

* Vriesea, roberto-seidelii Flora of Brazil {{Vriesea-stub ...

'' W.Weber – Bahia *'' Vriesea robusta'' (Griseb.) L.B.Sm. – Colombia, Venezuela *'' Vriesea rodigasiana'' É.Morren – from Bahia to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea roethii ''Vriesea roethii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depend ...

'' W.Weber – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea rubens ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' J.Gomes-da-Silva & A.F.Costa – Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea rubra'' (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer – Trinidad, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Guyana *'' Vriesea rubrobracteata'' Rauh – Colombia *''

Vriesea rubroviridis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' F.P.Uribbe & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea rubyae'' E.Pereira – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea ruschii ''Vriesea ruschii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depend ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais, Bahia, Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea sagasteguii'' L.B.Sm. – Peru *''

Vriesea saltensis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botany, botanical family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Netherlands, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its specie ...

'' Leme & L.Kollmann *''

Vriesea sanctaparecidae ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Cent ...

'' Leme *''

Vriesea sanfranciscana ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Centra ...

'' Versieux & Wand. – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea santaleopoldinensis'' Leme & L.Kollmann – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea saundersii ''Vriesea saundersii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. Cultivars Cultivars with some ancestry from ''V. saundersii'' include: * Vriesea 'Administrateur Dehalu', ''Vriesea'' 'Administ ...

'' (Carrière) É.Morren (synonym ''Vriesea botafogensis'') – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea saxicola'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea sazimae'' Leme – Minas Gerais, São Paulo *'' Vriesea scalaris'' É.Morren – Venezuela, Brazil *''

Vriesea sceptrum ''Vriesea sceptrum'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...

'' Mez – from Bahia to São Paulo *''

Vriesea schultesiana ''Vriesea schultesiana'' is a plant species of the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Colombia. It is rare, listed as "near threatened."Betancur B., J. C. & N. García. 2006. Las bromelias (Familia Bromeliaceae). Libro Rojo de Plantas ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Colombia *''

Vriesea schunkii ''Vriesea schunkii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...

'' Leme – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea schwackeana'' Mez – from Bahia to São Paulo *'' Vriesea secundiflora'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo *'' Vriesea segadas-viannae'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea seideliana ''Vriesea seideliana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' W.Weber – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea serrana'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea serranegrensis ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botany, botanical family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Netherlands, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its specie ...

'' Leme – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea silvana ''Vriesea silvana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depend ...

'' Leme – Bahia *''

Vriesea simplex ''Vriesea simplex'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Trinidad, Colombia, eastern Brazil and Venezuela. Cultivars * ''Vriesea'' 'Charles W.' * ''Vriesea'' 'Golden Tips' * ''Vriesea'' 'Karamea Tipsy' * ''V ...

'' (Vell.) Beer – Trinidad, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil *'' Vriesea simulans'' Leme – Minas Gerais *'' Vriesea sincorana'' Mez – Bahia *''

Vriesea skotakii ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' H.Luther & K.F.Norton – Panam *''

Vriesea socialis ''Vriesea socialis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is native to Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a contine ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Colombia, Venezuela *''

Vriesea sparsiflora ''Vriesea sparsiflora'' is a plant species in the genus '' Vriesea''. The plant is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion in southeastern Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South Ameri ...

'' L.B.Sm. – from Espírito Santo to São Paulo *''

Vriesea speckmaieri ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' W.Till – Carabobo State of Venezuela *''

Vriesea stricta ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' L.B.Sm. – Minas Gerais *''

Vriesea strobeliae ''Vriesea strobeliae'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest A forest is an ecosystem characterized by a dense ecological community, communi ...

'' Rauh – Ecuador *'' Vriesea sucrei'' L.B.Sm. & Read – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea sulcata'' L.B.Sm. – Amazonas State of Venezuela *''

Vriesea swartzii ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' (Baker) Mez – Jamaica *''

Vriesea takahashiana ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Leme & W.Till *''

Vriesea taritubensis ''Vriesea taritubensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and d ...

'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo *'' Vriesea tequendamae'' (André) L.B.Sm. – Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru *'' Vriesea teresopolitana'' Leme – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea thyrsoidea ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' Mez – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea tijucana ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' E.Pereira – eastern Brazil *'' Vriesea tillandsioides'' L.B.Sm. – Peru *''

Vriesea triangularis ''Vriesea triangularis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil. References * triangularis The depressor anguli oris muscle (triangularis muscle) is a facial muscle. It originates from the mandible ...

'' Reitz – Santa Catarina *'' Vriesea triligulata'' Mez – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea tubipetala'' Leme & R.L.Moura *''

Vriesea unilateralis ''Vriesea unilateralis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil (Paraná, Santa Catarina, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo States). The specific epithet, , is derived from Latin L ...

'' (Baker) Mez – from Espírito Santo to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea vagans ''Vriesea vagans'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (''Mata Atlantica Brasileira''), located in southeastern Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is ...

'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – eastern + southern Brazil *'' Vriesea vellozicola'' Leme & J.A.Siqueira – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea vexata ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Centr ...

'' Leme *'' Vriesea vexillata'' L.B.Sm. – Colombia *'' Vriesea vidalii'' L.B.Sm. & Handro – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea vulpinoidea ''Vriesea vulpinoidea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and de ...

'' L.B.Sm. – from São Paulo to Santa Catarina *''

Vriesea wawrana ''Vriesea wawrana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil. The species was first described by Franz Antoine in 1884. It was named for Heinrich Ritter Wawra. Antoine spelt the epithet ''wawranea''. Femini ...

'' Antoine (also spelt ''Vriesea wawranea''; synonym ''Vriesea oleosa'') – Bahia, Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea weberi'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Espírito Santo *'' Vriesea wuelfinghoffii'' Rauh & E.Gross – Azuay Province in Ecuador *'' Vriesea wurdackii'' L.B.Sm. – Amazonas State of Venezuela *''

Vriesea zamorensis ''Vriesea zamorensis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Ecuador Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the ...

'' (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. – Ecuador, Peru *''

Vriesea zildae ''Vriesea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus name is for Willem Hendrik de Vriese, Dutch botanist, physician (1806–1862). Its species are widespread over Mexico, Central ...

'' R.L.Moura & A.F.Costa *'' Vriesea zonata'' Leme & J.A.Siqueira – Alagoas State in eastern Brazil

Former species

Species that have been placed in ''Vriesea'' but are not accepted by Plants of the World Online include: *'' Vriesea brassicoides'' (Baker) Mez = '' Stigmatodon brassicoides'' – Rio de Janeiro *''Vriesea chontalensis'' (Baker) L.B.Sm. = ''

Tillandsia chontalensis ''Tillandsia chontalensis'', synonym ''Vriesea chontalensis'', is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native from Central America (Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama) to Colombia, north west Ecuador and west Bolivia. It ...

'' *''

Vriesea chrysostachys ''Vriesea chrysostachys'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. It is an epiphyte native to Colombia, Peru, and Trinidad Trinidad is the larger, more populous island of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the country. The island l ...

'' É.Morren = '' Goudaea chrysostachys'' – Trinidad, Colombia, Peru *'' Vriesea correia-araujoi'' E.Pereira & I.A.Penna – Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo *'' Vriesea costae'' B.R.Silva & Leme = '' Stigmatodon costae'' – Rio de Janeiro *''

Vriesea croceana ''Vriesea croceana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and depen ...

'' Leme & G.K.Br. = '' Stigmatodon croceanus'' – Rio de Janeiro *''Vriesea didistichoides'' (Mez) L.B.Sm. = '' Tillandsia didistichoides'' *'' Vriesea fontellana'' Leme & G.K.Br. = ''

Stigmatodon fontellanus ''Stigmatodon'' is a genus of plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Species Species include: * ''Stigmatodon amadoi'' (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss * ''Stigmatodon apparicianus'' (E.Pereira & Reitz) Leme, ...

'' – Espírito Santo *''Vriesea fragrans'' (André) L.B.Sm. = ''

Tillandsia fragrans ''Tillandsia fragrans'', synonym ''Vriesea fragrans'', is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to north-west South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuel ...

'' *'' Vriesea funebris'' L.B.Sm. = ''

Stigmatodon funebris ''Stigmatodon'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Species Species include: * '' Stigmatodon amadoi'' (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss * '' Stigmatodon apparicianus'' (E.Pereira & Reitz) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfu ...

'' – Espírito Santo *''

Vriesea gastiniana ''Vriesea gastiniana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

'' Leme & G.K.Br. = ''

Stigmatodon gastinianus ''Stigmatodon'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Species Species include: * '' Stigmatodon amadoi'' (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss * '' Stigmatodon apparicianus'' (E.Pereira & Reitz) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfu ...

'' – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea glutinosa'' Lindl. = ''

Lutheria glutinosa ''Lutheria'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to northern South America. Species Species include: * ''Lutheria bi-beatricis'' (Morillo) Barfuss & W.Till * '' Lutheria glutinosa'' (Lindl.) Barfuss & W.Till * '' Luther ...

'' – Trinidad, Venezuela *''

Vriesea goniorachis ''Vriesea goniorachis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. References

* Vriesea, goniorachis Flora of Brazil {{Vriesea-stub ...

'' (Baker) Mez = ''

Stigmatodon goniorachis ''Stigmatodon'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Species Species include: * '' Stigmatodon amadoi'' (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss * '' Stigmatodon apparicianus'' (E.Pereira & Reitz) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfu ...

'' – Rio de Janeiro *'' Vriesea harrylutheri'' Leme & G.K.Br. = '' Stigmatodon harrylutheri – Espírito Santo *''Vriesea heterandra'' (André) L.B.Sm. = '' Tillandsia heterandra'' *''Vriesea malzinei'' É.Morren = ''

Tillandsia malzinei ''Tillandsia malzinei'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders ...

'' – Mexico *''

Vriesea melgueroi ''Vriesea melgueroi'' is a plant species in genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continent ...

'' I. Ramírez & Carnevali – Amazonas State of Venezuela *'' Vriesea monstrum'' (Mez) L.B.Sm. = ''

Jagrantia monstrum ''Jagrantia'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Bromeliaceae. It only contains one species, ''Jagrantia monstrum''. Its native range is south-eastern Nicaragua to northern Ecuador. It is found in the countries of Co ...

'' – Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua *''

Vriesea ospinae ''Vriesea ospinae'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. It is endemic to Colombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country primarily located in South America with Insular region of Colombia, insular regions in ...

'' H.Luther = '' Goudaea ospinae'' – Colombia *''

Vriesea plurifolia ''Vriesea plurifolia'' is a plant species in the genus ''Vriesea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dep ...

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Stigmatodon plurifolius ''Stigmatodon'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Species Species include: * '' Stigmatodon amadoi'' (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss * '' Stigmatodon apparicianus'' (E.Pereira & Reitz) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfu ...

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Vriesea splendens ''Vriesea splendens'', or flaming sword, is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. Native to Trinidad, eastern Venezuela and the GuianasSmith, L.B. & R. J. Downs. 1977. Tillandsioideae (Bromeliaceae), ...

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Lutheria splendens ''Lutheria'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot flowering plants of about 80 genera and 3700 known species, native mainly to the tropical Americas, with several species fo ...

'' – Venezuela, the Guianas, Trinidad & Tobago

Photo gallery

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Vriesea photos {{Taxonbar, from=Q134341 Bromeliaceae genera Epiphytes