Canistropsis is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae,
subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the genus
Canistrum and the Greek “opsis” (resembling). All 11 species
of this genus are endemic to Brazil.
[edit] Species
Canistropsis albiflora (L.B. Smith) H. Luther & Leme
Canistropsis billbergioides (Schultes f.) Leme
var. billbergioides
forma azurea (E. Pereira & Leme) Leme
Canistropsis burchellii (Baker) Leme
Canistropsis correia-araujoi (E. Pereira & Leme) Leme
Canistropsis elata (E. Pereira & Leme) Leme
Canistropsis exigua (E. Pereira & Leme) Leme
Canistropsis marceloi (E. Pereira & Moutinho) Leme
Canistropsis microps (E. Morren ex Mez) Leme
var. microps
forma pallida (L.B. Smith) Leme
var. microps
forma bicensis (Ule) Leme
Canistropsis pulcherrima (E. Pereira) Leme
Canistropsis seidelii (L.B. Smith & Reitz) Leme
var. welteri A. Seidel ex Roeth
Canistropsis simulans (E. Pereira & Leme) Leme
