Aechmea mertensii (G.Mey.) Schult. & Schult.f.

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• Locality

  North-West District. Kariako Village, Barama River

• Elevation

  Alt. 145 m. (476 ft.)

• Coordinates

  7.37, -59.7

• Distribution

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FLORA OF GUYANA
BROMELIACEAE
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07° 22' N 59° 42' W
Alt. 145 m
Kariako Village, Barama River, North-West District
Habitat: secondary forest
Epiphyte growing on guava tree. Frequently seen in trees
along Barama river. Flowers green and red, bracts/petals
scarlet red. Leaves edges have black spines. Leaves green,
inside purple spots. Fruits white berries, not edible.
Use: none
Sep.
Vernacular name: Wild pine (Cr)
Karawasaka (small kind)
Tinde van Andel
Alice Samuels
Wesley John
5 Jul. 1996
Tropenbos Foundation and Utrecht University (U)
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