Vriesea platynema var. flava Reitz

  • Authority

    Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1977. Tillandsioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (2): 663-1492. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Bromeliaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Vriesea platynema var. flava Reitz

  • Type

    Type. Reitz 4665 (holotype HBR), Morro do Bau, Ilhota, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

  • Description

    Description - Leaf-blades rounded, apiculate, concolorous. Scape stout. Rhachis 5 mm or more in diameter. Floral bracts yellow. Sepals obtuse.

  • Distribution

    Known from the type collection only.

    Brazil South America| Santa Catarina Brazil South America|