Guzmania lingulata var. splendens (G.Planch.) Mez
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1977. Tillandsioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (2): 663-1492. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Bromeliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Typified by the original description and plate.
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Synonyms
Caraguata splendens Planch., Nidularium splendens Beer, Caraguata peacockii E.Morren, Guzmania peacockii Mez
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Description
Description - Plants large. Leaves marked with red-purple longitudinal stripes; blades more than 25 mm wide. Inflorescence with outer (involucral) bracts erect, red or pink. Floral bracts strongly cucullate; flowers numerous.
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Distribution
Epiphytic in forest, 480-800 m alt, Greater Antilles, Guyana.
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