Vriesea ensiformis (Vell.) Beer var. ensiformis
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1977. Tillandsioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (2): 663-1492. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Bromeliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Vellozo s n, lost, if any specimen were ever made. Typification is on the basis of the description and plate, especially the latter. There is no real locality data, but from the title of the book it is the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro where it is now well known.
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Synonyms
Tillandsia ensiformis Vell., Vriesea conferta Gaudich., Vriesea conferta var. recurvata Wawra, Tillandsia selloana Baker, Tillandsia crousseana Jacob-Makoy, Vriesea crousseana (Jacob-Makoy) auct., Vriesea selloana (Baker) Mez
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Description
Description - Leaves concolorous. Floral bracts coriaceous throughout, bright red.
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Distribution
Epiphytic in rainforest, 10-1000 m alt, eastern Brazil from Bahia to Santa Catarina.
Brazil South America| Bahia Brazil South America| Espirito Santo Brazil South America| Minas Gerais Brazil South America| Rio de Janeiro Brazil South America| Guanabara Brazil South America| São Paulo Brazil South America| Paraná Brazil South America| Santa Catarina Brazil South America|