Orthophytum disjunctum var. disjunctum

  • 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

    Orthophytum disjunctum var. disjunctum

  • Type

    Type. Foster 2419 (US, type), Queimada to Caruaru (in Pernambuco), Paraiba, Brazil, 11 Oct 1948.

  • Description

    Description - Plant flowering 35-50 cm high; maximal for the species in all parts; sepals 11 mm long.

  • Distribution

    On rock hills, 450 m alt, northeastern Brazil.

    Brazil South America| Pernambuco Brazil South America|