Pitcairnia pulchella var. pulchella
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1974. Pitcairnioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (1): 1-658. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Bromeliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
TYPE. Lehmann 4476 (holotype B, n v, fide Mez) Ecuador without locality.
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Synonyms
Hepetis pulchella (Mez) Mez
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Description
Description - Leaf-blades 5 cm wide. Floral bracts lance-elliptic, persistent until anthesis at least. Petals 8 cm long, dark blue.
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Distribution
Epiphytic, 1800-2500 m alt, western Ecuador.
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