Gouda 2009a (Article) Pitcairnia

Studies On The Flora Of The Guianas: The Genus Pitcairnia (Bromeliaceae)

Author(s):—E.J. Gouda

Publication:—Selbyana 30(1): 80–88. (2009)

Abstract:—Two species of Pitcairnia occurring in the Guianas are proposed to become synonyms (Pitcairnia leprieurii Baker to Pitcairnia rubiginosa Baker and Pitcairnia incarnata Baker to Pitcairnia caricifolia Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.). Pitcairnia semijuncta Baker is resurrected as a recognized species and two inselberg species are proposed as new. Descriptions and drawings of the newly described species are provided, as well as an identification key to the 15 Pitcairnia species that occur in or are expected to occur in the Guianas.

Keywords:—Bromeliaceae , Pitcairnia, new species, taxonomy, Guianas

Published names (2):

Pitcairnia cremersii
Pitcairnia saxosa

Taxonomy:—Pepinia incarnata Treated as a synonym of Pitcairnia caricifolia Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f. .—Pitcairnia incarnata Treated as a synonym of Pitcairnia caricifolia Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f. .—Pitcairnia leprieurii Placed in synonym of Pitcairnia rubiginosa Baker .