[Taxacom] Just one species of Bromeliales in Africa

[John Grehan]

No, no, no! They grew on the Lost continent of Atlantis and hitched a
ride on Atlantean ships. Really. I tell you it is so.

John Grehan

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[mailto:taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu] On Behalf Of Kenneth Kinman
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 9:43 PM
To: taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
Subject: Re: [Taxacom] Just one species of Bromeliales in Africa

Hi Jason,
      Rhipsalis is another great example.  Thanks.  However, since they
are epiphytes, I suspect that they more likely hitched a ride by rafting
on vegetation rather than by birds.      
        --------Ken Kinman

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Jason Mate wrote:   
         I am unfamiliar with Pitcarnia but I do recall that Rhipsalis
has a rather interesting distribution. Most species are found in the
Neotropics but a few are found in tropical Africa, and Asia. It is the
only Cactaceae found outside the Neotropics, and as it produces sweet
fruits which are attractive to birds, maybe it hitched a ride? Best
Jason 



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