Greigia vulcanica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGreigia vulcanica is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Description
A pineapple like plant with a short stem and it is stout and erect. There are many leaves 60-80 cm long. They are 4 cm wide and more narrow towards the base. There are spines. There are many flowers in a group. The bracts are 5 cm long and with spines or teeth. The fruit is fleshy and edible.
Edible Uses
The fleshy fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it has been recorded at 3,900 m above sea level. It grows in the cloud forest.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Also Known As
Chiguilas, Chihuila, Pinuela
References (3)
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Smith, L. B. & Downs, R. J., 1979, Bromelioideae, Flora Neotropica 14(3), p 1646
