''Fosterella'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

of plants in the

family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...

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 ...

. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western

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, one to

Mesoamerica Mesoamerica is a historical region and cultural area in southern North America and most of Central America. It extends from approximately central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica. W ...

. The genus is named after

Mulford B. Foster Mulford Bateman Foster (December 25, 1888 – August 28, 1978Foster Family Bible) was a botanist known by many as the "Father of the Bromeliad" as he was instrumental in the discovery and introduction of many new species of Bromeliad to the United ...

, American horticulturist and collector (1888-1978).

Species

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Fosterella albicans ''Fosterella albicans'' is a plant species in the genus '' Fosterella''. This species is native to Bolivia and Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern ...

'' (Grisebach) L.B. Smith - Bolivia, Argentina * ''

Fosterella aletroides ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' (L.B. Smith) L.B. Smith - Peru * ''

Fosterella batistana ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' Ibisch, Leme & J.Peters - Pará * ''

Fosterella caulescens ''Fosterella caulescens'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Bolivia. References

* Fosterella, caulescens Flora of Bolivia {{Pitcairnioideae-stub ...

'' Rauh - Bolivia * '' Fosterella chaparensis'' Ibisch, R. Vásquez & E. Gross - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella christophii ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' Ibisch, R.Vásquez & J.Peters - Bolivia * '' Fosterella cotacajensis'' Kessler, Ibisch & E. Gross - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella elviragrossiae ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' Ibisch, R.Vásquez & J.Peters - Bolivia * '' Fosterella floridensis'' Ibisch, R. Vásquez & E. Gross - Bolivia * '' Fosterella gracilis'' (Rusby) L.B. Smith - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella graminea ''Fosterella graminea'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green ...

'' (L.B. Smith) L.B. Smith - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella hatschbachii ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B ...

'' L.B. Smith & R.W. Read - Mato Grosso * ''

Fosterella heterophylla ''Fosterella heterophylla'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and gr ...

'' Rauh - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella kroemeri ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' Ibisch, R.Vásquez & J.Peters - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella micrantha ''Fosterella micrantha'' is a plant species in the genus '' Fosterella''. This species is native to Mexico ( Nuevo León, Veracruz, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero Guerrero is one of the 32 states that comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. I ...

'' (Lindley) L.B. Smith - Mexico (Nuevo León, Veracruz, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero), Guatemala, El Salvador * ''

Fosterella nicoliana ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' J.Peters & Ibisch - Peru * ''

Fosterella pearcei ''Fosterella pearcei'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green ...

'' (Baker) L.B. Smith - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella penduliflora ''Fosterella penduliflora'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is native to Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the ...

'' (C.H. Wright) L.B. Smith - Bolivia, Peru, Argentina * ''

Fosterella petiolata ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' (Mez) L.B. Smith - Bolivia, Peru * ''

Fosterella rexiae ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' Ibisch, R. Vásquez & E. Gross - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella robertreadii ''Fosterella robertreadii'' is a plant species of the genus ''Fosterella''. It is endemic to Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal ...

'' Ibisch & J. Peters - Peru * ''

Fosterella rojasii ''Fosterella rojasii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is native to Bolivia and Paraguay Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, ...

'' (L.B. Smith) L.B. Smith - Paraguay, Bolivia * ''

Fosterella rusbyi ''Fosterella rusbyi'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is native to Bolivia and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol ...

'' (Mez) L.B. Smith - Bolivia, Peru * ''

Fosterella schidosperma ''Fosterella schidosperma'' is a species of flowering plant in Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Peru and Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, ...

'' (Baker) L.B. Smith - Peru * ''

Fosterella spectabilis ''Fosterella spectabilis'' is a bromeliad species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and ...

'' H. Luther - Bolivia * '' Fosterella vasquezii'' E. Gross & Ibisch - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella villosula ''Fosterella villosula'' is a plant species in the genus ''Fosterella''. This species is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green ...

'' (Harms) L.B. Smith - Bolivia * ''

Fosterella weberbaueri ''Fosterella'' is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It contains 31 recognized species, 30 native to central and western South America, one to Mesoamerica. The genus is named after Mulford B. Foster, American ...

'' (Mez) L.B. Smith - Bolivia, Peru * ''

Fosterella weddelliana ''Fosterella weddelliana'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or othe ...

'' (Brongniart ex Baker) L.B. Smith - Bolivia * '' Fosterella windischii'' L.B. Smith & R.W. Read - Mato Grosso, Bolivia * '' Fosterella yuvinkae'' Ibisch, R. Vásquez, E. Gross & S. Reichle - Bolivia

References

External links

BSI Genera Gallery
photos {{Taxonbar, from=Q142492 Bromeliaceae genera