leaves about 20 in a dense rosette, with an ovate base 1–1¼ in; broad, and a reflexing linear-convolute, rigidly-coriaceous blade 2–3 in; long, thinly lepidote. inflorescence: peduncle 6–8 in; long; bract-leaves crowded, with long subulate reflexing tips; fertile part a moderately dense non-distichous spike 3–4 in; long, 2 in; broad; floral bracts oblong-¬lanceolate, 1–1¼ in; long. flowers: calyx as long as the bract; petals ¬blade ½ in; long.Edited from : Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .