Cryptanthus bivittatus var. atropurpurea Mez

  • 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

    Cryptanthus bivittatus var. atropurpurea Mez

  • Type

    Type. No material found, variety typified by original description.

  • Synonyms

    Cryptanthus bivittatus var. atropurpurea Mez

  • Description

    Description - Leaves suffused with red in addition to the stripes.

  • Distribution

    Indefinite, Brazil. Known only from cultivation and no known live or herbarium material remaining.

    Brazil South America|