Canistrum fosterianum
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Canistrum fosterianum is a species of the genus Canistrum
. This species is named for Mulford B. Foster
. This species is endemic to Brazil
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Canistrum
Canistrum is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus names is from the Greek “kanistron” . This genus is endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. There are currently 13 species divided into two subgenra: Canistrum and Cucullatanthus Leme.-Species:*...
. This species is named for 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...
. This species is endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
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Cultivars
- Canistrum 'Big Emma'
- Canistrum 'Flare'
- xCanmea 'Blue Tags'
- xCanmea 'FDTroll'
- xCanmea 'Galaxy'
- xCanmea 'Inci'
- xCanmea 'Jaspe'
- xCanmea 'Majo'
- xCanmea 'Smokey'
- xQuesistrum 'Claudia'