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Cryptanthus warren-loosei Leme

Publ: Cryptanthus Soc. J. 8(2-3): 16-9. (1993)

Type: BRAZIL: Bahia: BR 242, Itaberaba-Leniyois, Jan 11, 1983, flowered in * cultivation in Dec, 1992, Elton M. C. Leme, L. A. M. Silva, J. Kent & R. L. Frasier 481 (holotype, HB; isotype, RB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: terrestrial on a general area of dry vegetation, 0-100 m. Elev.

Etymology: Named after Warren Loose a bromeliad grower and member of the Cryptanthus Society.

Cryptanthus warren-loosei