Pitcairnia funkiae

Pitcairnia funkiae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Pitcairnia
Species:
P. funkiae
Binomial name
Pitcairnia funkiae
Spencer

Pitcairnia funkiae is a plant species in the genus Pitcairnia. This species is native to Costa Rica.[1][2] It is similar in appearance to Pitcairnia atrorubens.[3]

Pitcairnia funkiae is named for its collector Vicki Funk.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Pitcairnia funkiae M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
  2. ^ Luther, Harry E. (1995). "An Annotated Checklist of the Bromeliaceae of Costa Rica". Selbyana. 16 (2): 230–234. ISSN 0361-185X. JSTOR 41759911.
  3. ^ a b Gouda, E.J.; Butcher, D.; Dijkgraaf, L. "Pitcairnia funkiae M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm". Encyclopaedia of Bromeliads Version 5 (2023). Utrecht University Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 1 February 2026.