''Encholirium'' is a

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of plants in the

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Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, (Lilianae ''sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are grass and grass-like flowering plants (angiosperms), the seeds of which typically contain o ...

, subfamily

Pitcairnioideae Pitcairnioideae is a subfamily of the bromeliad family, Bromeliaceae. Traditionally, it was a large subfamily, comprising all those species with winged or more rarely naked seeds. Molecular phylogenetic studies showed that traditional Pitcairnioi ...

. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in arid, rocky conditions. Some species of Encholirium are limited in number and have been the focus of conservation efforts. These plants, which have been observed being pollinated by

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Dyckia ''Dyckia'' is a genus of plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The genus is named after the Prussian botanist, botanical artist and horticulturist The Prince and Earl of Salm Reifferscheid-Dyck (1773–1 ...

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Species

# '' Encholirium agavoides'' Forzza & Zappi # '' Encholirium ascendens'' Leme # '' Encholirium belemii'' L.B. Smith & R.W. Read # '' Encholirium biflorum'' (Mez) Forzza # '' Encholirium brachypodum'' L.B. Smith & R.W. Read # '' Encholirium bradeanum'' L.B. Smith # '' Encholirium ctenophyllum'' Forzza & Zappi # '' Encholirium disjunctum'' Forzza # '' Encholirium diamantinum'' Forzza # '' Encholirium eddie-estevesii'' Leme & Forzza # '' Encholirium erectiflorum'' L.B. Smith # '' Encholirium gracile'' L.B. Smith # ''

Encholirium heloisae ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' (L.B. Smith) Forzza & Wanderley # '' Encholirium horridum'' L.B. Smith # '' Encholirium irwinii'' L.B. Smith # '' Encholirium longiflorum'' Leme # '' Encholirium luxor'' L.B. Smith & R.W. Read # '' Encholirium lymanianum'' E. Pereira & Martinelli # ''

Encholirium magalhaesii ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' L.B. Smith # ''

Encholirium maximum ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' Forzza & Leme # ''

Encholirium pedicellatum ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' (Mez) Rauh # ''

Encholirium pulchrum ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' Forzza, Leme & O.B.C.Ribeiro # ''

Encholirium reflexum ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' Forzza & Wanderley # ''

Encholirium scrutor ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' (L.B. Smith) Rauh # ''

Encholirium spectabile ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' Martius ex Schult. & Schult.f. # ''

Encholirium subsecundum ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

'' (Baker) Mez # ''

Encholirium vogelii ''Encholirium'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. The entire genus is endemic to Brazil. The genus name is from the Greek “enchos” (spear) and “leiron” (lily). This genus occur exclusively in ari ...

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References

External links

FCBS Encholirium PhotosBSI Genera Gallery
photos {{Taxonbar, from=Q142479 Pitcairnioideae Endemic flora of Brazil Bromeliaceae genera