Aechmea ornata var. ornata

  • 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 ornata var. ornata

  • Type

    Type. Gaudichaud 129 in part (holotype, P; photo, GH), Brazil. Probably from Ilha de Santa Catarina.

  • Synonyms

    Aechmea hystrix E.Morren, Echinostachys hystrix Wittm.

  • Description

    Variety Description - Leaves concolorous. Inflorescence to 4 cm in diameter without the petals. Flowers stout. Petals usually pale red or rose.

  • Distribution

    Terrestrial and epiphytic, from near sea level to 935 m alt, Sao Paulo to Santa Catarina, Brazil.

    Brazil South America| São Paulo Brazil South America| Paraná Brazil South America| Santa Catarina Brazil South America|