Brewcaria

Brewcaria is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae. The genus is named for Charles Brewer-Carías, Venezuelan explorer and naturalist. Some authorities treat Brewcaria as a synonym of Navia. It contains 6 known species, all native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Species

Six species are currently recognised:

• Brewcaria brocchinioides (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Amazonas of Venezuela
• Brewcaria duidensis L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob. - Amazonas of Venezuela
• Brewcaria hechtioides (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Amazonas of Venezuela
• Brewcaria hohenbergioides (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Amazonas of Venezuela
• Brewcaria marahuacae L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob. - Amazonas of Venezuela
• Brewcaria reflexa (L.B.Sm.) B.Holst - Colombia and Venezuela

References

External links

• BSI Genera Gallery photos