Aechmea lingulata (L.) Baker var. lingulata

  • Authority

    Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1979. Bromelioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (3): 1493-2142. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Bromeliaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Aechmea lingulata (L.) Baker var. lingulata

  • Type

    Type. Plumier s n (holotype, P; photo US).

  • Synonyms

    Bromelia lingulata L., Billbergia odora Miq., Lamprococcus ramosus Beer, Aechmea surinamensis Van Houtte ex Beer, Hoplophytum lingulatum (L.) Beer, Chevalliera lingulata (L.) Griseb., Hohenbergia odora (Miq.) Baker, Aechmea odora Baker, Aechmea plumieri Baker, Wittmackia lingulata (L.) Mez, Wittmackia odora (Miq.) Mez, Wittmackia glaziovii Mez

  • Description

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    Description - Branches of the inflorescence spreading and curved-ascending; subulate apex of the floral bracts much longer than the inconspicuous base; sepals ca 3 mm long.

  • Common Names

    Gravatá

  • Distribution

    Epiphytic, saxicolous, and terrestrial, from near sea level to 1050 m alt, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles to northern Brazil.

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