Aechmea ornata var. ornata
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1979. Bromelioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (3): 1493-2142. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Bromeliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Gaudichaud 129 in part (holotype, P; photo, GH), Brazil. Probably from Ilha de Santa Catarina.
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Synonyms
Aechmea hystrix E.Morren, Echinostachys hystrix Wittm.
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Description
Variety Description - Leaves concolorous. Inflorescence to 4 cm in diameter without the petals. Flowers stout. Petals usually pale red or rose.
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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|