Pitcairnia asmussii (Bromeliaceae), a new species form Venezuela, close to P. xanthocalyx Mart

Eric J. Gouda*

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Abstract

A new species of Pitcairnia similar to P. xanthocalyx Mart. is described, compared with this species and illustrated. The flowers of this new species has shorter pedicel, but larger sepals and petals, and it has dimorphic, non-petiolate leaves. The species was discovered by Matthias asmuss from Caracas, Venezuela and cultivated at the utrecht Botanical Gardens.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)139-143
Number of pages5
JournalPhytotaxa
Volume671
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2024

Keywords

  • New taxon
  • Pitcairnioideae
  • Taxonomy

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