Brewcaria | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Bromeliaceae |
Subfamily: | Navioideae |
Genus: | Brewcaria L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob |
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.[1] It contains 6 known species, all native to Colombia and Venezuela.[2][3][4][5]
Six species are currently recognised:[5]