Vriesea hieroglyphica (Carrière) E.Morren var. hieroglyphica

  • 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 hieroglyphica (Carrière) E.Morren var. hieroglyphica

  • Type

    Type. Grand in Hortus Museum Paris s n (holotype P? n v), Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. The type doubtfully preserved but the species well typified by the original description and illustration.

  • Synonyms

    Massangea hieroglyphica Carrière, Tillandsia hieroglyphica (Carrière) Baker, Massangea tigrina Baker, Massangea santoviensis Baker

  • Description

    Description - Leaves marked with large irregular dark green or purple transverse bands. Primary and floral bracts greenish yellow with a few marginal green spots. Floral bracts 20-25 mm long. Sepals 25 mm long; petals 35 mm long.

  • Distribution

    Epiphytic in rainforest, from near sea level to over 800 m alt, Espírito Santo to Parana in eastern Brazil.

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