Greigia sodiroana Mez
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. & Schubert, Bernice G. 1952. Plants collected in Ecuador by W. H. Camp. Begoniaceae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (1): 36-40.
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Family
Bromeliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - on soil, inflorescences short, leaves lax, spreading, bright green above, inflorescence bracts chestnut-brown; The primary bracts in this specimen are very obscurely serrulate but it agrees closely with the following collection in all other particulars. Plant on ground, with definite stem, to 0.3 m., inflorescence bracts stiff-coriaceous, basally brown, apically green, corolla bright lavender, individual fruits quite sweet.
Distribution and Ecology - Azuay: the eastern cordillera, 1—8 km. north of the village of Sevilla de Oro, 8,000-9,000 ft., E-4575. The eastern Cordillera, 4-6 km. north of the village of Sevilla de Oro, 9,000-10,000 ft., E-4704.
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Discussion
Giler and Prieto-who have considerable experience in northern Ecuador-say plant is more abundant in northern provinces and fruit is sold in Otovalo market under name of "Pinuela"