Pitcairnia ctenophylla L.B.Sm.

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Venezuela

• State/Province

  Bolívar

• County/Municipio

  Piar Mun.

• Locality

  Auyan-tepui, summit, in south central region, headwaters of Río Churun.

• Elevation

  Alt. 1700 m. (5577 ft.)

• Coordinates

  5.85, -62.53

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

VENEZUELA
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
pollen, spore, or leaf sample removed
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Date
Slide No.
Permanent slide deposited
at NYBGand
BROMELIACEAE
Pitcairnia ctenophylla L.B. Smith
Det. J.A. Steyermark* 1987
EDO, BOLIVAR: Dist. Piar.
Auyan-tepuir summit» in^south central
region* headwaters of Rio Churun.
1700 m. alt.; aprox. 5°51'Nr 62°32'W.
Lowf dry exposed sandstone bluffs with
shrubby growth 1-2 m» with taller trees
in cracks.
Lithophyte; leaves gray-green;
peduncler pedicels* calyx and
corolla reddish-pink.
29 March 1987
Bruce K. Holst 3747
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
Plants pressed in 30-50% Isopropyl Alcohol
Funds provided by GEO Magazine, Germany, and Julian Steyermark
Logistical support provided By Terramar Foundation, Venezuela
Flora of the Gnianas
Pitcairnia ctenophylla L.B.Sm.
Det: A.J. van de Berg, August 2002
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