Billbergia distachia var. straussiana (Wittm.) L.B.Sm.

  • 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

    Billbergia distachia var. straussiana (Wittm.) L.B.Sm.

  • Type

    Type. H. Strauss in Wittmack Hortus s n (B ? n v, ! Mez).

  • Synonyms

    Billbergia pallescens K.Koch & Bouché, Billbergia bakeri Lindm., Billbergia amoena var. cernua Beer ex E.Morren, Billbergia bakeri var. straussiana Wittm.

  • Description

    Description - Leaves concolorous. Sepals blue at apex; petals wholly green.

  • 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|