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Alcantarea vasconcelosiana Leme

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 59(1): 20-27 (2009)

Type: Brazil, Minas Gerais, Itabirinha de Mantena, Serra do Pitengo, Pedra da Baleia, saxicolous, ca. 1000 m elev., 20 Nov. 2008, R. Vasconcelos Leitão s. n., cult. E. Leme 7650 (Holotype, HB. Isotype RB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Minas Gerais

Habitat: Saxicolous on inclined granitic surfaces covered by herbaceous to shrubby vegetation in inselbergs, ca. 1000 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name chosen for this new species honors Reginaldo de Vasconcelos Leitão, a bromeliad and orchid enthusiast from Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, who originally found this new species. Reginaldós field investigations have brought to light many rare bromeliad species from the region where he lives.

Alcantarea vasconcelosiana