Brocchinia hechtioides Mez

  • Authority

    Smith, Lyman B. 1967. Bromeliaceae of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14: 15-68.

  • Family

    Bromeliaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Brocchinia hechtioides Mez

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Venezuela: Roraima. Rio Tirica and Abacapa-tepui, Chimanta Massif. Ilu-tepui. Cerro Sipapo (Paraque). Serrania Paru, Rio Ventuari. Colombia: Cerro Isibukuri. At 250-2300 m elevation. Habitat: Swampy savanna. Cumbre. Bonnetia forest.

  • Discussion

    Brocchinia reducta sensu L. B. Smith, Contr. Gray Herb. 89: 61. 1930. In part, not as to type.

  • Distribution

    Distribution. Venezuela: Roraima. Rio Tirica and Abacapa-tepui, Chimanta Massif. Ilu-tepui. Cerro Sipapo (Paraque). Serrania Paru, Rio Ventuari. Colombia: Cerro Isibukuri. At 250-2300 m elevation. Habitat: Swampy savanna. Cumbre. Bonnetia forest.

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