Billbergia distachia var. straussiana (Wittm.) L.B.Sm.
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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. H. Strauss in Wittmack Hortus s n (B ? n v, ! Mez).
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Synonyms
Billbergia pallescens K.Koch & Bouché, Billbergia bakeri Lindm., Billbergia amoena var. cernua Beer ex E.Morren, Billbergia bakeri var. straussiana Wittm.
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Description
Description - Leaves concolorous. Sepals blue at apex; petals wholly green.
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Distribution
Terrestrial in coastal scrub (restinga), near sea level, Sao Paulo to Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Brazil South America| São Paulo Brazil South America| Paraná Brazil South America| Santa Catarina Brazil South America|