Type citation
“Chile, Juan Fernández, Philippi 941” (Holotype B!; isotypes: F, GH [photo!], W [lost])
Synonyms
Common names
- ajo dulce (Zizka et al. (2002))
- ajo verde
References
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Ricci (2006)
Ricci, M. 2006. Conservation status and ex-situ cultivation efforts of endemic flora of the Juan Fernández Archipelago. Biodiversity and Conservation 15: 3111-3130
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Zizka et al. (2009)
Zizka , G. , Schmidt, M. , Schulte, K. , Nova, P. , Pinto, R. and König, K. 2009. Chilean Bromeliaceae: diversity, distribution and evaluation of conservation status. Biodiversity and Conservation 18: 2449-2471
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Zizka et al. (2002)
Zizka, G. , Trumpler, K and Zöllner, O 2002. Revision of the genus Ochagavia (Bromeliaceae, Bromelioideae). Willdenowia 32:331–350
Iconography
- Skottsberg (1922a): fig. 5
- Smith & Downs (1979): fig. 490
- Zizka et al. (2002): fig. 4
Regions
Archipiélago de Juan Fernández
Distribution and habitat
Juan Fernandez archipelago where it is only found on the Robinson Crusoe Island (Más a Tierra). Rocky, exposed cliffs; 200-600 m above sea level.
Conservation status
- Low Risk (Ricci (2006))
- Vulnerable (Zizka et al. (2009))
- VU D2
Descriptions
- Zizka et al. (2002)
- Smith & Downs (1979)
Habit
Forming extensive, dense colonies
Key characteristics
The stamens do not or barely exceed the petals (styles distinctly exceeding)