Aechmea aquilega (Salisb.) Griseb.

  • Filed As

    Bromeliaceae
    Aechmea aquilega (Salisb.) Griseb.

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Kallunki 405 with J. R. Pirani, 29 Jan 1993

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Ruy Barbosa Mun. 8.5 km from Rui Barbosa along right side of old road going via Povoado Alagoas to Itaberaba.

  • Habitat

    Dense, tall, partly deciduous seasonal forest. With Cactaceae, Syagrus coronata, Bombacaceae, Tillandsia, and other terrestrial and epiphytic bromeliads. Many species wilted due to stress.

  • Description

    Terrestrial. Leaves pale green; inflorescence rachis white floccose; bracts orange; developing fruits with ovaries white with green tops and orange beaks. Corollas old, withered. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 376284

    Occurrence ID: f8053e2f-0764-4933-823f-b32e88d25dd4

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Ruy Barbosa Mun.

  • Locality

    8.5 km from Rui Barbosa along right side of old road going via Povoado Alagoas to Itaberaba

  • Coordinates

    -12.25, -40.38

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