Vriesea friburgensis is a species in the genus Vriesea. This species is an epiphyte native to Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. Three varieties are recognized: 1. \n* Vriesea friburgensis var. friburgensis - eastern + southern Brazil 2. \n* Vriesea friburgensis var. paludosa (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. - southeastern Brazil from São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul 3. \n* Vriesea friburgensis var. tucumanensis (Mez) L.B.Sm. - most of species range