Nidularium microps E.Morren ex Mez var. microps

  • 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

    Nidularium microps E.Morren ex Mez var. microps

  • Type

    Type. Liége Hortus s n (holotype LG, GH photo), Brazil, cultivated Apr 1884.

  • Synonyms

    Nidularium verecundum E.Morren ex Baker, Nidularium microcephalum Ule, Aregelia microps Mez

  • Description

    Description - Leaves green; primary bracts dark purple.

  • Distribution

    Epilithic and epiphytic, rainforest, 400-465 m alt, Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara, Brazil.

    Brazil South America| Rio de Janeiro Brazil South America| Guanabara Brazil South America|