Racinaea spiculosa var. micrantha (Baker) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Bromeliaceae
    Racinaea spiculosa var. micrantha (Baker) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    L. M. Campbell 817 with G. A. Romero-González, Carlos Gómez, 18 Sep 2001

  • Location

    Venezuela. Amazonas. Atures Mun. Cerro Cuao-Sipapo, canyon on northeastern end of massif.

  • Habitat

    Peat bog and rocky outcrops. A Bromeliaceae-Rapateaceae meadow.

  • Description

    Plants tank-forming, opening of tank very narrow. Branching at the base. Leaves brown at base, bright green distally. Inflorescence green with brown. Seeds plumose. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01393183

    Occurrence ID: b1b3e234-ba35-4f7c-9a04-92d99387adb0

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • County/Municipio

    Atures Mun.

  • Locality

    Cerro Cuao-Sipapo, canyon on northeastern end of massif.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1700 m. (5577 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.0417, -67.3783

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The New York Botanical Garden
Bromeliaceae
Racinaea spiculosa (Griseb.) M. A. Spenser
var. micrantha (Baker) M. A. Spenser
Venezuela. Amazonas. Municipo Autana: Cerro Cuao-Sipapo,
canyon on northeastern end of massif. 05°02’30”N 67°22’42”,
ca. 1700 m. Peat bog and rocky outcrops. A Bromeliaceae-
Rapateaceae meadow.
Plants tank-forming, opening of tank very narrow. Branching at
the base. Leaves brown at base, bright green distally.
Inflorescence green with brown. Seeds plumose.
L. M. Campbell, G. A. Romero-Gonzalez,
& Carlos Gomez 817
18 Sep 2001
01393183