; 0 acaulescent. leaves 30–40, densely rosulate, lanceolate-acuminate, 6–8 in; long, ½ in; broad above the dilated base, finely lepidote over both surfaces. inflorescence: peduncle as long as the leaves; bract-leaves with long lanceolate points; fertile part a dense panicle 2–3 in; long; branch-bracts ovate¬acuminate, 1–1½ in; long; lower spikes an inch long; floral bracts oblong- lanceolate, ½ in; long. calyx ½ in; long; petal-blade red, lingulate, ¼ in; long.Edited from : Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .