Vriesea splendens var. splendens

  • 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 splendens var. splendens

  • Type

    Type. Leprieur in Paris Hortus s n (holotype P), Cayenne, French Guiana.

  • Synonyms

    Tillandsia splendens Brongn., Vriesea speciosa Hook., Tillandsia vittata Rich. & Baker, Tillandsia picta Baker, Tillandsia zebrina Baker, Vriesea splendens M.B.Foster

  • Description

    Description - Leaf-blades with broad dark irregular cross-bands.

  • Distribution

    Terrestrial and epiphytic in forest, 300-1250 m alt, eastern Venezuela to French Guiana.

    Venezuela South America| Sucre Venezuela South America| Monagas Venezuela South America| Anzoátegui Venezuela South America| Bolívar Venezuela South America| Guyana South America| Essequibo Guyana South America| Suriname South America| French Guiana South America|