Racinaea
Encyclopedia
Racinaea is a genus of the botanical
family Bromeliaceae
, subfamily Tillandsioideae
. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster
and co-founder of the BSI
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
family Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae is a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana...
, subfamily Tillandsioideae
Tillandsioideae
Tillandsioideae is a subfamily of plants in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae. This group contains the fewest genera but the greatest number of species . Most are epiphytic or lithophytic, growing in trees or on rocks where they absorb water and nutrients from the air. Spanish moss of the...
. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster
Mulford B. Foster
Mulford Bateman Foster was a man 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 States. He also devoted his life to hybridizing and contributed widely to the knowledge of the plant species...
and co-founder of the BSI
Species
- Racinaea adpressaRacinaea adpressaRacinaea adpressa is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(André) J.R. Grant- ssp. orthiantha (Standley) J.R. Grant
- Racinaea adscendensRacinaea adscendensRacinaea adscendens is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea aerisincolaRacinaea aerisincolaRacinaea aerisincola is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
(Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea almeriae (Rauh) J.R. Grant
- Racinaea blassiiRacinaea blassiiRacinaea blassii is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea commixa (Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea contorta (Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea crispaRacinaea crispaRacinaea crispa is a species of the genus Racinaea.-References:* Retrieved 11 October 2009...
(Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea cuspidata (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea dielsii (Harms) H. Luther
- Racinaea diffusa (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea domingos-martinsisRacinaea domingos-martinsisRacinaea domingos-martinsis is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is endemic to Brazil.-References:* retrieved 22 October 2009...
(Rauh) J.R. Grant - Racinaea elegans (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea euryelytraRacinaea euryelytraRacinaea euryelytra is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
J.R. Grant - Racinaea fawcettii (Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea flexuosaRacinaea flexuosaRacinaea flexuosa is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea fraseri (Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea ghiesbreghtiiRacinaea ghiesbreghtiiRacinaea ghiesbreghtii is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Mexico.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea gilmartiniae (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea hauggiaeRacinaea hauggiaeRacinaea hauggiae is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(Rauh) J.R. Grant - Racinaea homostachya (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea inconspicuaRacinaea inconspicuaRacinaea inconspicua is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea insularisRacinaea insularisRacinaea insularis is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is endemic to Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea jenmaniiRacinaea jenmaniiRacinaea jenmanii is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Venezuela.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea kalliantha J.R. Grant
- Racinaea kessleriRacinaea kessleriRacinaea kessleri is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is endemic to Bolivia.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
H. Luther - Racinaea lyman-smithiana J.R. Grant
- Racinaea macrantha H. Luther
- Racinaea membranacifolia (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea michelii (Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea miniata (Rauh) J.R. Grant
- Racinaea monticolaRacinaea monticolaRacinaea monticola is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Mez & Sodiro) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea multiflora (Bentham) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. decipiens (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. tomensis (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea nervibracteaRacinaea nervibracteaRacinaea nervibractea is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Gilmartin & H. Luther) J.R. Grant - Racinaea pallidoflavens (Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea pardinaRacinaea pardinaRacinaea pardina is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is endemic to Bolivia.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
(L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea parvifloraRacinaea parvifloraRacinaea parviflora is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Ruiz & Pavón) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith- var. expansa (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea pattersoniae Manzanares & W. Till
- Racinaea pectinata (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea pendulispicaRacinaea pendulispicaRacinaea pendulispica is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009...
(Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea penlandii (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. pedunculata (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea pseudotetranthaRacinaea pseudotetranthaRacinaea pseudotetrantha is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(Gilmartin & H. Luther) J.R. Grant - Racinaea pugiformis (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea pulchella (André) Gouda & Manzanares
- Racinaea quadripinnataRacinaea quadripinnataRacinaea quadripinnata is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Mez & Sodiro) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea riocreuxii (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea ropalocarpa (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea rothschuhianaRacinaea rothschuhianaRacinaea rothschuhiana is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Costa Rica.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea sanctae-martae (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea schumannianaRacinaea schumannianaRacinaea schumanniana is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia, Costa Rica and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Wittmack) J.R. Grant - Racinaea seemanniiRacinaea seemanniiRacinaea seemannii is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia, Venezuela and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea sinuosaRacinaea sinuosaRacinaea sinuosa is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea spiculosaRacinaea spiculosaRacinaea spiculosa is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* retrieved 22 October 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(Grisebach) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith- var. ustulata (Reitz) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. micrantha (Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. stenoglossa (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea steyermarkiiRacinaea steyermarkiiRacinaea steyermarkii is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Venezuela.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009...
(L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea subalata (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea tandapianaRacinaea tandapianaRacinaea tandapiana is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(H. Luther) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea tenuispicaRacinaea tenuispicaRacinaea tenuispica is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Venezuela and Ecuador.-References:* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea tetranthaRacinaea tetranthaRacinaea tetrantha is a species of the genus Racinaea. This species is native to Bolivia, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador.-References:* Retrieved 21 October 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* retrieved 3 November 2009* Retrieved 12 October 2009...
(Ruiz & Pavón) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith- var. aurantiaca (Grisebach) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. densiflora (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. scarlatina (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. miniata (André) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. ramosior (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- var. caribaea (L.B. Smith) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea trapeziformis (Mez) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith
- Racinaea tripinnataRacinaea tripinnataRacinaea tripinnata is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Baker) M.A. Spencer & L.B. Smith - Racinaea undulifolia (Mez) H. Luther