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Neoglaziovia

Neoglaziovia is a genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae.

The genus is named in honor of Auguste François Marie Glaziou, French landscape designer and bromeliad collector (1833-1906).

Species

It has three known species, all endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira) in southeast Brazil.

Cultivation and uses

Neoglaziovia variegata has been, and continues to be, an important part of localized markets in South America — where its fibers are woven into fabric, netting, and rope.

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