Nidularium purpurem var. purpureum

  • 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 purpurem var. purpureum

  • Type

    Type. Berlin Hortus (B, not seen).

  • Synonyms

    Nidularium discolor Beer, Tillandsia discolor Beer, Karatas purpurea Lem., Tillandsia billbergia Lem., Tillandsia rubra Ruiz & Pav.

  • Description

    Description - Petals rose toward the apex.

  • Distribution

    Terrestrial in forest, to 765 m alt, Espirito Santo to Parana.

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