Catopsis minimiflora Matuda

Taxonomic Notes:

• C. minimiflora Matuda is likely to be a synonym of Tillandsia patriae var . patriae (Rauh 1976) and was therefore, excluded from Catopsis. —See Palaci 1997 p. VII Tax.treatment
• Description emended based on the male and female specimen of the types of Tillandsia patriae Rauh and var. laxiflora (HEID) —See Gouda et al. 2006/2009

Literature references:

Cact. Suc. Mex.: 20:45 FCBS (Web) Rauh 1976a: 16:40bd U.S. Nat. Herb.