<- Bromeliaceae Literature (most recent first) and Bio — Elton Leme

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  1. Ferreira, G.M.D.; Leme, E.M.; Aona, L.Y.; Souza, F.V.; Moura, H.C.; de Souza, E.H. (2024) Microendemism, high diversity and taxonomic novelties in Bromeliaceae: Studies from an Atlantic Forest hotspot in Bahia, Brazil. Journal for Nature Conservation 126599: 1-43 (online proof).
  2. Leme, E.M.C.; Souza, E.H.D.; Aona, L.Y.S.; Souza, F.V.D. (2023) Two new Wittmackia species (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) from Bahia, Brazil. Phytotaxa 583(3): 241–250.
  3. Leme, E.M.C. (2023) Quesnelia georgiizizkae – A New Endemic Species from Minas Gerais, Brazil. Die Bromelie 2022(2/3): 102-111.
  4. Engels, M.E.; Smidt, E.D.C.; Leme, E.M.C. (2023) Forzzaea bahiana (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae): a new species from the Caatinga of northeastern Brazil. Phytotaxa 618(2) : 202–208.
  5. Leme, E.M.C.; Gonella, P.M.; Couto, D.R.; Fernandez, E.P.; Carvalho, J.D.T.; Almeida, P.S.; Mariath, J.E.A. (2023) A “hairy situation” in Minas Gerais, Brazil: a striking new species of Krenakanthus (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) covered with uniseriate trichomes. Phytotaxa 619(1): 39–62.
  6. Leme, E.M.C.; Zizka, G.; Souza, E.H.D.; Paule, J.; Carvalho, J.D.T.D.; Mariath, J.E.A.; Halbritter, H.; Ribeiro, O.B.C. (2022) New genera and a new species in the “Cryptanthoid Complex” (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) based on the morphology of recently discovered species, seed anatomy, and improvements in molecular phylogeny. Phytotaxa 544 (2): 128–170.
  7. Souza, E.H.D.; Cavalcante, B.P.; França, R.R.D.N.; Aona, L.Y.S.; Souza, F.V.D.; Leme, E.M.C. (2022) Two New Species of Tillandsia (Bromeliaceae: Tillandsioideae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 560(1): 93-103.
  8. Souza, E.H.D.; Silva, T.A.D.; Aona, L.Y.S.; Souza, F.V.D.; Leme, E.M.C. (2022) Hohenbergia amargosensis (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a new ornamental species from Bahia, Brazil. Phytotaxa 567(1): 86–92.
  9. Almeida, E.D.S.; Filho, J.A.S.; Leme, E.M.C. (2022) Cryptanthus euglossinii (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a new species from Chapada Diamantina, Bahia. Rodriguesia 73: 1-7 (online e02092020).
  10. Bratzel, F.; Paule, J.; Leebens-Mack, J.; Leme, E.M.; Forzza, R.C.; Koch, M.A.; Heller, S.; Zizka, G. (2022) Target-enrichment sequencing reveals for the first time a well-resolved phylogeny of the core Bromelioideae (family Bromeliaceae). TAXON 71 (online 12831).
  11. Leme, E.M.C.; Couto, D.R.; Kollmann, L.J.C.; Fraga, C.N.D. (2022) Novelties in Stigmatodon (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsioideae), a genus endemic to Brazil: three new species, one new combination, and two new stigma types. Phytotaxa 576(3): 233–249.
  12. Souza, E.H.D.; Aona, L.Y.S.; Souza, F.V.D.; Leme, E.M.C. (2021) Lymania involucrata (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a new ornamental species from Bahia, Brazil. Phytotaxa 489(2): 209–215.
  13. Leme, E.M.C.; Zizka, G.; Paule, J.; Aguirresantoro, J.; Heller, S.; RamÍrez M., I.M.; Halbritter, H.; Mariath, J.E.A.; Carvalho, J.D.T.D. & Forzza, R.C. (2021) Re-evaluation of the Amazonian Hylaeaicum (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) based on neglected morphological traits and molecular evidence. Phytotaxa 430(3): 157–202.
  14. Leme, E.M.C.; Ribeiro, O.B.C.; Souza, F.V.D.; Souza, E.H.; Kollmann, L.J.C.; Halbritter, H. & Fontana, A.P. (2020) Miscellaneous new species in the “Cryptanthoid complex” (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) from Eastern Brazil. Phytotaxa 430(3): 157–202.
  15. Bratzel, F.; Heller, S.; Cyrannek, N.; Paule, J.; Leme, E.M.C.; Loreth, A.; Nowotny, A.; Kiefer, M.; Till, W.; Barfuss, M.H.J.; Lexer, C.; Koch, M.A. & Zizka, G. (2020) The low-copy nuclear gene Agt1 as a novel DNA barcoding marker for Bromeliaceae. BMC Plant Biology 20: 111.
  16. Leme, E.M.C.; Valsko, E.; Krahl, J.; A.h., ; Grant, & J.r., (2020) A new species of Werauhia (Bromeliaceae: Tillandsioideae) from the Brazilian “Hylaea”. Phytotaxa 471(1): 29–37.
  17. Cruz, G.A.D.S.; Filho, J.R.D.M.; Vasconcelos, S.; Gitaí, J.; Campos, J.M.S.D.; Viccini, L.F.; Zizka, G.; Leme, E.M.C.; Brasileiro V., A.C. & Benko I., A.M. (2020) Genome size evolution and chromosome numbers of species of the cryptanthoid complex (Bromelioideae, Bromeliaceae) in a phylogenetic framework. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 192(4): 887-899.
  18. Leme, E.M.C. & Till, W. (2020) Two Critically Endangered new Tillandsioids from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Domain. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 70(2): 54-66.
  19. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2020) Two Subtle New Bromelioids from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Domain. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 70(3): 120-134.
  20. Leme, E.M.C.; Forzza, R.C.; Halbritter, H. & Ribeiro, O.B.C. (2019) Contribution to the study of the genus Fosterella (Bromeliaceae: Pitcairnioideae) in Brazil. Phytotaxa 395(3): 137-167.
  21. Zizka, A.; Azevedo, J.; Leme, E.; Neves, B.; Costa, A.F.; Caceres, D. & Zizka, G. (2019) Biogeography and conservation status of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae). Diversity and Distributions 2019: 1–13..
  22. Matuszak-Renger, S.; Paule, P.; Heller, S.; Leme, E.M.C.; Steinbeisser, G.M.; Barfuss, M.H.J. & Zizka, G. (2018) Phylogenetic relationships among Ananas and related taxa (Bromelioideae, Bromeliaceae) based on nuclear, plastid and AFLP data. Plant Systematics and Evolution 304(7): 841–851.
  23. Leme, E.M.C.; Halbritter, H. & Barfuss, M.H.J. (2017) Waltillia, a new monotypic genus in Tillandsioideae (Bromeliaceae) arises from a rediscovered, allegedly extinct species from Brazil. Phytotaxa 299(1): 1–35.
  24. Silva, F.S.; Venda, A.K.L. ; Hallbritter, H.M.; Leme, E.M.C.; Mantovani, A.; Forzza, R.C. (2017) Nested in chaos: Insights on the relations of the ‘Nidularioid Complex’ and the evolutionary history of Neoregelia (Bromelioideae-Bromeliaceae). Brittonia online: 1-15.
  25. Leme, E.M.C.; Heller, S.; Zizka, G. & Halbritter, H. (2017) New circumscription of Cryptanthus and new Cryptanthoid genera and subgenera (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) based on neglected morphological traits and molecular phylogeny. Phytotaxa 318 (1): 1–88.
  26. Leme, E.M.C. (2017) Revision of the Lithophytic Vriesea Species of Minas Gerais, Brazil - Part VII: a new species from the summit of Pico da Aliança. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 66(3): 137-148.
  27. Heller, S.; Leme, E.M.; Paule, J.; Koch, M. & Zizka, G. (2017) Barcoding of Bromeliaceae (Poales). Genome 60(11): 943-945.
  28. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2016) A new Alcantarea species from Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 65(3): 154-165.
  29. Barfuss, M.H.J.; Till, W.; Leme, E.J.C.; Pinzón, J.P.; Manzanares, J.M.; Halbritter, H.;Samuel, R. & Brown, G.K. (2016) Taxonomic revision of Bromeliaceae subfam. Tillandsioideae based on a multi-locus DNA sequence phylogeny and morphology. Phytotaxa 279 (1): 001–097.
  30. Pinangé, D.S.B.; Krapp, F.; Zizka, G.; Silvestro, D.; Leme, E.M.C.; Weising, K. & Iseppon, A.M.B. (2016) Molecular phylogenetics, historical biogeography and character evolution in Dyckia (Bromeliaceae, Pitcairnioideae). Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 2016: 1-18.
  31. Cruz , G.A.S. ; Zizka, G.; Silvestro, D.; Leme, E.M.C. ; Schulte. K. & Benko-Iseppon, A.M. (2016) Molecular phylogeny, character evolution and historical biogeography of Cryptanthus Otto & A. Dietr. (Bromeliaceae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 107: 152–165.
  32. Leme, E.M.C. (2015) Two new species of Orthophytum (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) from Minas Gerais, Brazil. Phytotaxa 205(4): 283–291.
  33. Leme, E.M.C. & Gouda, E.J. (2015) Tillandsia renateehlersiae – a new red flowered Tillandsia from Brazil. Die Bromelie 2015(1): 4-8.
  34. Leme, E.M.C. (2015) Two new bromelioid species from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 65(2): 87-99.
  35. Leme, E.M.C. & Büneker, H.M. (2015) A new Dyckia species from Mato Grosso do Sul, central Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 65(2): 129-136.
  36. Barfuss, M.; Till, W.; Leme, E.; Pinzón E., J.; Manzanares, J. & Halbritter, H. (2015) Phylogeny and morphology demand a revised classification of Bromeliaceae subfamily Tillandsioideae. In: Benko-Iseppon, A.M.; Alves, M. & Louzada, R. (2015) An overview and abstracts of the First World Congress on Bromeliaceae Evolution. Rodriguésia 66(2): A1-A66. , pp.
  37. CRUZ, Geyner; Silvestro, Daniele; Leme, Elton; Zizka, Georg ; Shulte, Katharina; Campos, José; Viccini, Lyderson & Benko-Iseppon, Ana (2015) Molecular infrageneric relationships and genome size evolution in Cryptanthus. In: Benko-Iseppon, A.M.; Alves, M. & Louzada, R. (2015) An overview and abstracts of the First World Congress on Bromeliaceae Evolution. Rodriguésia 66(2): A1-A66. , pp.
  38. Gitai, Jaílson; Cruz, Geyner; Souza Paes, R.; Brasileiro-Vidal, Ana; Leme, Elton & Benko-Iseppon, Ana (2015) Cytogenetic diversity, banding patterns and B Chromosomes in Cryptanthus. In: Benko-Iseppon, A.M.; Alves, M. & Louzada, R. (2015) An overview and abstracts of the First World Congress on Bromeliaceae Evolution. Rodriguésia 66(2): A1-A66. , pp.
  39. Heller, S.; Leme, E. & Forrza, R.C. & Paule, J. & Zizka, G. (2015) Molecular contribution to the taxonomical reorganization of the eu-Bromelioideae. In: Benko-Iseppon, A.M.; Alves, M. & Louzada, R. (2015) An overview and abstracts of the First World Congress on Bromeliaceae Evolution. Rodriguésia 66(2): A1-A66. , pp.
  40. Zizka, G.; Leme, E. & Paule, J. & Heller, S. & Kanz, B. & Matuszak, S. & Weising, K. & Benko-Iseppon, A.M. (2015) Morphology, collections and molecules? results and perspectives. In: Benko-Iseppon, A.M.; Alves, M. & Louzada, R. (2015) An overview and abstracts of the First World Congress on Bromeliaceae Evolution. Rodriguésia 66(2): A1-A66. , pp.
  41. Leme, E.M.C., Till, W., Kollmann, L.J.C., Moura, R.L.de & Ribeiro, O.B.C. (2014) Miscellaneous New Species of Brazilian Bromeliaceae– III. Phytotaxa 177(2): 61–100.
  42. Leme, E.M.C. (2014) Studies on Orthophytum - Part XII: rediscovering Orthophytum duartei. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 64(3): 173-184.
  43. Leme, E.M.C. (2014) A New Species of Cryptanthus from Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 64(3).: 150-155.
  44. Leme, E.M.C. (2013) Two New Hohenbergia Species From Brazil: A Tribute To Harry Luther. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 62(6): 298-309.
  45. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2013) Miscellaneous New species of Brazilian Bromeliaceae. Phytotaxa 108 (1): 1 – 40.
  46. Leme, E.M.C. (2012) Revision of the Lithophytic Vriesea Species from Minas Gerais (and vicinities), Brazil - Part V: Two tubolaciniate stigma-type new species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 62(1): 10-19.
  47. Leme, E.M.C.; Ribeiro, O.B. & Miranda, Z. (2012) New species of Dyckia (Bromeliaceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 67: 9–37.
  48. Leme, E.M.C. (2012) Three subtle new Cryptanthus species from Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil (reprint from JBS). The Cryptanthus Society journal 27(1)10-13.
  49. Leme, E.M.C. (2012) Revision of the Lithophytic Vriesea Species from Minas Gerais State, Brazil - Part V: a new species from Grão Mogol State Park and rediscovering Vriesea segadas-viannae. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 61(5): 196-201.
  50. Leme, E.M.C. (2011) Re-establishing Hohenbergia capitata. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(4): 151-157.
  51. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2011) New species and a new combination of Brazilian Bromeliaceae. Phytotaxa 16: 1-36.
  52. Leme, E.M.C. ; Luther, H. & Till, W. (2011) A New Ornamental Neoregelia Species from Serra dos Índios, Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(5): 197-208.
  53. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2011) Two New Species from Alto Cariri State Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 61(2): 54-64.
  54. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (2011) A second species of Androlepis. Die Bromelie 2011(3): 110-115.
  55. Leme, E.M.C. & Scharf, U. (2011) Two new species from the Atlantic forest of Northeastern Brazil. Die Bromelie 2011(2): 59-69.
  56. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2011) Quesnelia tubifolia. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 61(2): 61-64.
  57. Leme, E.M.C.; Fraga, C.N.; Kollmann, L.J.C.; Brown, G.K.; Till, W.; Ribeiro, O.B.C.; Machado, M.C. & Monteiro, F.J.S.; Fontana, A.P. (2010) Miscellaneous new species in the Brazilian Bromeliaceae. Rodriguésia 61(1): 21-67.
  58. Leme, E.M.C. (2010) Miscellaneous new species in the Brazilian Bromeliaceae. Selbyana 30(2): 129–146.
  59. Leme, E.M.C. ; Fontana, A.P. & Ribeiro de C., O.B. (2010) Neues von Alcantarea: eine neue, große Art und „Pseudoviviparie“ bei A. glaziouana. Die Bromelie 2010(3): 112–125..
  60. Leme, E.M.C., Paviotti Fontana, A. & Halbritter, H. (2010) Three New Pitcairnia Species (Bromeliaceae) from the Inselbergs of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Systematic Botany 35(3): 487-496.
  61. Leme, E.M.C. (2010) Describing Cryptanthus 'Bello #2'. The Cryptanthus Society journal 25(3)79-81.
  62. Leme, E.M.C, Trindade-Lima, T. & Ribeiro, O.B. de C. (2010) Revision of the Lithophytic Vriesea species from Minas Gerais State, Brazil – Part IV. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(1): 17–30.
  63. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (2010) Transfering Canistrum flavipetalum Wand. to Wittrockia. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(3): 103-113.
  64. Leme, E.M.C. & Ribeiro, O.B.C. (2010) Alcantarea compacta, a New Species from the Grasslands on Rocky Soils of Minas Gerais State. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(6): 257-262.
  65. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2010) Studies on Orthophytum - Part X. Two Small-sized New Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(1): 5-13.
  66. Leme, E.M.C. & Fontana, A.P. (2010) Studies on Orthophytum - Part XI: Three New Species from Bahia and Minas Gerais. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 60(2): 56-70.
  67. Leme, E.M.C. (2009) Notes on Alcantarea: a new medium-sized species and additions to A. roberto-kautskyi. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(1): 19-27.
  68. Leme, E.M.C. & Miranda, Z.J.G (2009) Studies on Dyckia from central Brazil – Part II. Two sweetly fragrant species from Goiás. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(2): 71–79.
  69. Leme, E.M.C. (2009) Alcantarea mucilaginosa, a new species from Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(1): 12-15.
  70. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2009) Two New Giant Bromelioids from the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(2): 55-65.
  71. Leme, E.M.C. & Coelho de Paula, C. (2009) Cryptanthus ferrarius, a New Species from the Iron-rich Soils of Minas Gerais, Brazil, on the Way to Extinction. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(3): 104-108.
  72. Leme, E.M.C. (2009) A New Aechmea Species from the Mountains of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(5): 197-203.
  73. Leme, E.M.C.; Kollman, L.J.C. & Fontana, P.A. (2009) Two New Species from Pedra dos Pontões, an Unexplored Mountain in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(4): 152-169.
  74. Leme, E.M.C. (2009) A new Nidularium species from the Atlantic Forest of São Paulo State, Brazil, and issues against nominal extinction. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 59(6): 245-255.
  75. Leme, E.M.C., Nicoletti de Fraga, C., Kollmann, L.J.C. & Paviotti Fontana, A. (2008) Three New Alcantarea Species from Espírito Santos and Minas Gerais, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(5): 205–216.
  76. Leme, E.M.C.; Till, W.; Brown, G.K.; Grant, J.R. & Govaerts, R. (2008) Eduandrea, a new generic name for Andrea. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(2): 61-64.
  77. Leme, E.M.C. & Coelho de Paula, C. (2008) Two new Alcantarea species from Minas Gerais, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(1): 5-11.
  78. Leme, E.M.C.; Kollman, L.J.C. & Paviotti Fontana, A. (2008) Three New Cryptanthus Species from Espírito Santo and Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(1): 12-19.
  79. Leme, E.M.C. & Coelho de Paula, C. (2008) Studies on Orthophytum - Part VIII: Two New Species from Grão-Mogol State Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(3): 106-117.
  80. Leme, E.M.C. (2008) A new Quesnelia Species from Bahia. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(6): 269-271.
  81. Leme, E.M.C. (2008) Studies on Orthophytum - Part IX - The 'Subcomplex mello-barretoi" and an other new species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 58(6): 257-261.
  82. Leme, E.M.C. (2007) Three Subtle new Cryptanthus Species from Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 57(6): 259-262, 267-271.
  83. Leme, E.M.C. (2007) Studies on Orthophytum - Part VII - A New Species from "Caatinga" of Northeast Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 57(5): 204-207.
  84. Leme, E.M.C. (2007) Improving taxa and character sampling to support generic and infrageneric status of Alcantarea. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 57(5): 208-215.
  85. Leme, E.M.C. & Kollmann, L.J.C. (2007) Studies on Orthophytum - Part VI - Three New Species from Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 57(4): 149-158.
  86. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (2007) A new giant Aechmea from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 57(6): 248-252.
  87. Siqueira Filho, J.A.S.; Santos, A.M.M.; Leme, E.M.C.; Cabral, J.S. (2007) Atlantic Forest Fragments and Bromeliads in Pernambuco and Alagoas: Distribution, Composition, Richness and Conservation. In: Siqueira & Leme 2007. Fragments of the Atlantic Forest of Northeast Brazil - Biodiversity, Conservation and the Bromeliads. 100-131.
  88. Leme, E.M.C. & Siquera Filho, J.A. (2007) Bromeliad Taxonomy in Atlantic Forest Fragments of Pernambuco and Alagoas. In: Siquera & Leme - Fragments of the Atlantic Forest of Northeast Brazil - Biodiversity, Conservation and the Bromeliads. Book chapter 191-381.
  89. Leme, E.M.C. & Siquera Filho, J.A. (2007) Taxonomic Considerations Correlated with the Bromeliaceae of Pernambuco and Alagoas. In: Siquera & Leme - Fragments of the Atlantic Forest of Northeast Brazil - Biodiversity, Conservation and the Bromeliads. Book chapter 383-407.
  90. Leme, E.M.C. & Siqueira F., J.A. (2006) Taxonomia das bromélias dos fragmentos de mata atlântica de Pernambuco e Alagoas. In: Siqueira F., J.A. & Leme, E.M.C., Fragmentos de Mata Atlântica do Nordeste, Biodiversidade, Conservação e suas Bromélias. Andrea Jakobsson Estúdio, Rio de Janeiro. Andrea Jakobsson Estúdio Editorial, Rio de Janeiro, 415 pp.
  91. Leme, E.M.C. (2006) A New Lymania species from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 56(1): 42-45.
  92. Leme, E.M.C. & Machado, M.C. (2006) Studies on Orthophytum - Part V Two New Small Species in the “subcomplex disjuctum”. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 56(3): 105-111.
  93. Leme, E.M.C. & Coelho de Paula, C. (2005) Studies on Orthophytum - Part III: Three New Long-Scapose Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 55(4): 156-165.
  94. Leme, E.M.C. & Machado, M.C. (2005) Studies on Orthophytum - Part IV Two Unusual New Species from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 55(4): 171-178.
  95. Leme, E.M.C. (2005) Three New Miscellaneous Species of Bromeliaceae from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 55(1): 13-22.
  96. Brown, G.K.; Leme, E.M. (2005) The re­establishment of Andrea (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a monotypic genus from Southeastern Brazil threatened with extinction. TAXON 54(1): 63-70.
  97. Leme, E.M.C. (2004) Studies on Orthophytum - Part II: Two New Scapeless Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 54(2): 66-74.
  98. Leme, E.M.C. (2004) Studies on Onhophytum, an endemic genus of Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 54(1): 36-43.
  99. Leme, E.M.C. (2004) Piticairnia nortefluminensis, a New Species from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 55(4): 182-185.
  100. Leme, E.M.C. & Brown, G.K. (2004) Four new lithophytic Vriesea species (Tillandsioideae) from Southeastern Brazil. Vidalia 2(1): 3-11.
  101. Leme, E.M.C. & Paula, C.C. de (2004) Two new species of Brazilian Bromeliaceae. Vidalia 2(1): 21-29.
  102. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (2003) Two New Species of Aechmea from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 53(1): 3-9.
  103. Leme, E.M.C. (2003) Two New Species of Hohenbergia from Bahai, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 53(4): 169-177.
  104. Leme, E.M.C. (2003) Two New small-sized Bromelioids from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 53(2): 59-66.
  105. Leme, E.M.C. (2003) Two New Orthophythum Species from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 53(1): 20-24.
  106. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (2003) A New Miniature Portea from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 53(3): 115-120.
  107. Leme, E.M.C. & Paula, C.C. de (2003) Uma nova espécie de Orthophytum de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Vidalia 1(1): 1-5.
  108. Leme, E.M.C. & Esteves P., E. (2003) New Bromelia and Dyckia species (Bromeliaceae) from Central Brazil. Vidalia 1(1): 21-30.
  109. Leme, E.M.C. (2003) Nominal extinction and the taxonomist?s responsibility: the example of Bromeliaceae in Brazil. TAXON 52(2): 299-302.
  110. Leme, E.M.C. (2002) Two Nidularium species from Sao Paulo state, Brazil: synonyms and further comments. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 52(5): 195-201.
  111. Leme, E.M.C. & Silva, B.R. (2002) On the resurrection of Aechmea cariocae L.B. Sm. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 52(6): 262-268.
  112. Grant, J.R.; Leme, E.M.C. & Roguenant, A. (2002) Vriesea minarum L.B. Sm., the correct name for Tillandsia citrina Baker. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 52: 155–156.
  113. Leme, E.M.C. (2002) Cryptanthus teretifolius, a new species from the coastal zone of Espirito Santo state. The Cryptanthus Society journal 17(1)15-16.
  114. Leme, E.M.C. (2002) Two new sympatric Cryptanthus species. The Cryptanthus Society journal 17(3)86-90.
  115. Leme, E.M.C. (2002) Two New additions to the genus Vriesea from Bahia, Brazil. Journal Bromeliad Society 52(5): 216-221.
  116. Leme, E.M.C. (2002) Two New Species Of Encholirium (Bromeliaceae). Selbyana 23(2): 200-203.
  117. Leme, E.M.C. (2001) Notes on Quesnelia alvimii, a distinct species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 51(6): 244-246.
  118. Leme, E.M.C. & Siqueira Filho, J.A. de (2001) Studies in Bromeliaceae of Northeastern Brazil. I. Selbyana; journal of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 22(2): 146-154.
  119. Leme, E.M.C. (2001) New Cryptanthus species from Espirito Santo, Brazil. The Cryptanthus Society journal 16(1)12-14.
  120. Leme, E.M.C. & Silva, B.R. (2001) Two Apple-green New Species from Southeastern Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 51(4): 147-153.
  121. Leme, E.M.C. & Forzza, R.C. (2001) A New Lymania species from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 51(5): 195-198.
  122. Leme, E.M.C. (2001) A new ornamental species of Vriesea from Bahia. Bromélia; revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Bromélias 6(1-4): 4-6.
  123. Leme, E.M.C. (2000) Nidularium - Bromeliads of the Atlantic Forest. GMT Editores Ltda. Rio de Janeiro, 263 pp.
  124. Leme, E.M.C. (2000) A new Orthophytum from Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 50(2): 55-57.
  125. Leme, E.M.C. (2000) A New Night-blooming Vriesea from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 50(2): 52-54.
  126. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (1999) Miscellaneous new species of Brazilian Bromeliaceae (II). Selbyana; journal of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 19(2): 183-190.
  127. Leme, E.M.C. (1999) Novas Bromeliaceas Nativas do Brasil - XIV. Bradea 8(21): 115-122.
  128. Leme, E.M.C. (1999) New species of Brazilian Bromeliaceae: a tribute to Lyman B. Smith. In: Grant, J.R. - Florilegium Luctatori Botanico Dedicatum - A Tribute to Lyman B. Smith (1904-1997). Harvard papers in botany vol.4: 136-168.
  129. Leme, E.M.C. (1999) Revision of the lithophytic Vriesea species from Minas Gerais State, Brazil – part III. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 49(1): 3-11.
  130. Leme, E.M.C. (1999) Ronnbergia neoregelioides, Another new species from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 49(3): 102-105.
  131. Leme, E.M.C. (1998) Canistropsis, Bromeliads of the Atlantic Forest. GMT Editores Ltda. Salamandra, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, 143 pp.
  132. Leme, E.M.C. & Baracho, G.S. (1998) A new species of Hohenbergia from Bahia. Bromélia; revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Bromélias 5: 78-80.
  133. Leme, E.M.C. & Esteves, E. (1998) Studies on Dyckia from Brazil - I. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 48(3): 124-126.
  134. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (1998) Some New Species of the 1996 Expedition in Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 48(4): 147-157.
  135. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) Canistrum - Bromeliads of the Atlantic Forest. Salamandra Consultario Edit. Ltda., Rio de Janeiro Brazil, 107 pp.
  136. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) Contributions to the study of the genus Alcantarea - III. Bromélia 4(3): 28-32.
  137. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) Revision of the lithophytic Vriesea species from Minas Gerais State, Brazil - Part II. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 47(4): 168-177.
  138. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) Contributions to the study of the genus Alcantarea - II. Bromélia; revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Bromélias 4(2): 29-40.
  139. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) A New Ornamental Vriesea from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 47(3): 99-102.
  140. Leme, E.M.C., Halbritter, H. and Gortan, G. (1997) A new species of Vriesea from EspIrito Santo. Bromélia, Revista da Sociedade Brasiliera de Bromélias 4(2): 7-12.
  141. Leme, E.M.C., Halbritter, H. and Gortan, G. (1997) A new species of Vriesea from EspIrito Santo. Bromélia, Revista da Sociedade Brasiliera de Bromélias 4(2): 7-12.
  142. Leme, E.M.C (1997) Novas bromeliáceaes nativas do Brasil – XIII. Pabstia 8(1): 1-7.
  143. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) Rediscovering Aechmea bicolor. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 47(1): 8-10.
  144. Leme, E.M.C. (1997) Rediscovering Aechmea bicolor. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 47(1): 8-10.
  145. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) Revision of the Lithophytic Vriesea Species from Minas Gerais State, Brazil - Part 1. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 46(6): 244-246.
  146. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) Two new Cryptanthus species from Brazil - part II. The Cryptanthus Society journal 11(1)6-8.
  147. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) Novelty from Kautsky's collection - V. The Cryptanthus Society journal 11(3)9-10.
  148. Leme, E.M.C. & Till, W. (1996) A new species of Hohenbergia from Bahia - a tribute to Roberto Burle Marx. Bromélia; revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Bromélias 3(1): 28-32.
  149. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) Two New Species From the Coastal Region of Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 46(1): 20, 22-23.
  150. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) Two New Ornamental Neoregelia From Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 46(5): 217-220.
  151. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) A new species from the Lost World. Bromélia, Revista da Sociedade Brasiliera de Bromélias 3(2): 13-18.
  152. Leme, E.M.C. (1996) A new species in the path of a hydroelectric. Bromélia, Revista da Sociedade Brasiliera de Bromélias 3(3): 22-25.
  153. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) A New Identity for a Mysterious Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 45(1): 3-5.
  154. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) Miscellaneous new species of the Brazilian Bromeliaceae. Selbyana 16(1): 110-122.
  155. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) Contributions to the study of the genus Alcantarea - I. Bromélia; revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Bromélias 2(3): 15-23.
  156. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) Two new Cryptanthus species from Brazil - part I. The Cryptanthus Society journal 10(4)9-11.
  157. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) Two New Vriesea Species from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 45(4): 147-151.
  158. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) A New Neoregelia Species From Petrópolis, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 45(5): 199-201.
  159. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) A new species of Cryptanthus from EspIrito Santo. Bromélia, Revista da Sociedade Brasiliera de Bromélias 2(3): 7-9.
  160. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) Studies of the section Xtphion (Vriesea) - I. Bromélia; revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Bromélias 2(4): 24-28.
  161. Leme, E.M.C (1995) Novas bromeliáceaes nativas do Brasil – XIII. Pabstia 6(2): 1-6.
  162. Leme, E.M.C. (1995) Two little-known species from the Brazilian rainforest. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 45(6): 247-253.
  163. Leme, E.M.C. (1994) Novelty from Kautsky's collection - IV. The Cryptanthus Society journal 9(2)14-15.
  164. Leme, E.M.C. (1994) An amazing new species from Espirito Santo, Brazil. The Cryptanthus Society journal 9(4)6-9.
  165. Leme, E.M.C. & Costa, A. (1994) New bromeliad varieties from Rio de Janeiro state. Bromélia, Revista da Sociedade Brasiliera de Bromélias 1(4): 23-26.
  166. Leme, E.M.C (1994) Novas bromeliáceaes nativas do Brasil – XII. Pabstia 5(1): 12-15.
  167. Leme, E.M.C. & Marigo, L.C. (1993) Bromeliads in the Brazilian wilderness. Marigo Comunicaçâo Visual / Banco de Bahia, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, 184 pp.
  168. Leme, E.M.C. (1993) A new very prolific species from Bahia, Brazil. The Cryptanthus Society journal 8(2-3)16-19.
  169. Leme, E.M.C. (1993) Two New Lithiophytic Species from Bahia, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 43(6): 243-245.
  170. Leme, E.M.C. (1993) Nidularium linehamii, a New Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 43(5): 199-203.
  171. Leme, E.M.C (1993) Novas bromeliáceaes nativas do Brasil – IX. Pabstia 4(1): 1–12.
  172. Leme, E.M.C (1993) Novas bromeliáceaes nativas do Brasil – XI. Pabstia 4(4): 6–7.
  173. Leme, E.M.C (1993) Novas bromeliáceaes nativas do Brasil – X. Pabstia 4(3): 1–10.
  174. Leme, E.M.C. & Till, W. (1993) Revalidating the status of an old species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 43(2): 51-54.
  175. Leme, E.M.C. (1992) Novelty from Kautsky's collection - III. The Cryptanthus Society journal 7(2)10-11.
  176. Leme, E.M.C. & Gross, E. (1992) A new endemic species from the Natural Park of Caraca, Minas Gerais state. The Cryptanthus Society journal 7(4)12-17.
  177. Leme, E.M.C. (1992) A New Brazilian Wittrockia Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 42(2): 51-53.
  178. Leme, E.M.C. (1992) The true identity of Cryptanthus glaziovii. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 42(6): 258-262.
  179. Leme, E.M.C. (1992) Aechmea vanhoutteana and its synonyms. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 42(3) 103-108.
  180. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) Novas Bromeliaceas nativas do Brasil VIII. Bradea 5(42): 391-396.
  181. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) A new species from Esperito Santo, Brazil. The Cryptanthus Society journal 6(1)14-16.
  182. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) Novelty from Kautsky's collection - I. The Cryptanthus Society journal 6(2)14-15.
  183. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) A new species from Santa Leopoldina, Espirito Santo state. The Cryptanthus Society journal 6(4)10-11.
  184. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) Novelty from Kautsky's collection - II. The Cryptanthus Society journal 6(3)12-13.
  185. Leme, E.M.C. & Costa, A. (1991) A New Species from Southern Brazil: A Tribute to Father Raulino Reitz. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 41(5): 195-198.
  186. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) Nidularium marigoi; or, Progress toward a New Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 41(3): 115-117.
  187. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) A new status for a scarcely known Vriesea from Espírito Santo, Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 41(6): 263-267.
  188. Leme, E.M.C. (1991) An Addition to the Genus Wittrockia. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 41(4): 147-154.
  189. Leme, E.M.C. (1990) Novas Bromeliaceas nativas do Brasil VII. Bradea 5(29): 319-324.
  190. Leme, E.M.C. (1990) A new ornamental Cryptanthus from Pernambuco. The Cryptanthus Society journal 5(1)12-13.
  191. Leme, E.M.C. (1990) A new Cryptanthus species from the state of Goias, Brazil. The Cryptanthus Society journal 5(2)10-11.
  192. Leme, E.M.C. (1990) Neoglaziovia burle-marxii, A New Species of Caroá from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 40(3): 101-104.
  193. Leme, E.M.C. (1990) Aechmea alopecurus, once more. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 40(2): 70-71.
  194. Leme, E.M.C. (1990) Notes on Aechmea flavo-rosea. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 40(6): 261-262.
  195. Leme, E.M.C. (1989) New Lymania Species and Identification Key. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 39(6): 262-264.
  196. Leme, E.M.C. (1989) Novas Bromeliaceas nativas do Brasil VI. Bradea 5(16): 166-187.
  197. Leme, E.M.C. (1989) Brazilian reports, numbers 2,3, and 4. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 39(1):17-19.
  198. Leme, E.M.C. & Funch, R. (1988) Bromeliads of the Chapada Diamantina National Park. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 38(1): 3-6, 33-34.
  199. Leme, E.M.C. & Luther, H.E. (1988) A New Aechmea from Southeastern Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 38(4): 150-152.
  200. Leme, E.M.C. (1987) Novas Bromeliaceas nativas do Brasil V. Bradea 4(50): 393-405.
  201. Leme, E.M.C. (1987) Novas Bromeliáceas Nativas do Brasil - IV. Bradea 4(39): 309-326.
  202. Leme, E.M.C. & Martinelli, G. (1986) Novas Bromeliáceas Nativas do Brasil - III. Bradea 4(33): 255-259.
  203. Pereira, E.; Leme, E.M.C. & Penna, A.I. (1986) Species novae in Brasilia Bromeliacearum - XXIX. Bradea 4(34): 265-280.
  204. Leme, E.M.C. (1986) Aechmea marauensis, a New Species. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 36(6): 266-268.
  205. Leme, E.M.C. (1986) Vriesea paraibica rediscovered. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 36(5): 217-219.
  206. Leme, E.M.C. & Weber, W. (1985) Vriesea recurvata Redescribed. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 35(3): 118-122.
  207. Leme, E.M.C. (1984) Vriesea carinata Wawra var. flavo-miniata. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 34(3): 121-122.
  208. Leme, E.M.C. & Weber, W. (1984) Billbergia pyramidalis var. lutea. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 34(2): 79-80.
  209. Leme, E.M.C. (1984) Billbergia amoena var. stolonifera. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 34(5): 218.
  210. Leme, E.M.C. (1984) A new, unusual Neoregelia from Brazil, Neoregelia longisepala. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 34(6): 261-263.
  211. Leme, E.M.C. (1983) Considerations on a new Neoregelia from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 33(3): 118-120.
  212. Leme, E.M.C. (1982) Vriesea eltoniana - A new species from Brazil. Journal of the Bromeliad Society 32(6): 263-264.
  213. Leme, E.M.C. Unpublished document. , pp.
  214. Paule, J.; Heller, S.; Maciel, J.; Monteiro, R.F.; Leme, E.M.C. & Zizka, G. Early diverging and core Bromelioideae (Bromeliaceae) reveal contrasting patterns of genome size evolution and polyploidy. Frontiers in Plant Science 11(1295): 1-13.