Guzmania sphaeroidea (André) André ex Mez

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• State/Province

  Cuyuni-Mazaruni

• Locality

  Kako River, top of waterfall.

• Elevation

  Alt. 687 m. (2254 ft.)

• Coordinates

  5.4808, -60.8469

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
03855727
Bromeliaceae
Guzmania sphaeroidea (André) André ex Mez
Det. Eric J. Gouda Jul 2013
Guyana, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Kako River, top of waterfall.
5° 28' 51 "N, 60° 50' 49" W. Elev. 687 m.
Predominantly white sand, with Bombacaceae and Ochnaceae.
Epiphyte. Leaves green, spotted purple. Inflorescence scapose.
Infructescence scapose in axis of leaf. Rachis and subtending
bracts red-purple; fruits green.
K. M. Redden 6604
with: K. J. Wurdack, C. Perry, E. Zimmerman, D.
United States National Herbarium (US)
Biological Diversity of the Guiana Shield Program
15 May 2009
Plants of the Guiana Shield
03855727