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Vriesea sanctaparecidae Leme

Publ: Phytotaxa 108 (1): 35-38. (Figs. 21 H–L, 22 A–E) (2013)

Type: BRAZIL. Minas Gerais: Alvarenga, summit of Pico da Aliança, 1440 m elevation, 19º 23’ 42” S, 41º 40’ 08” W, 12 October 2012, E. Leme 8707, R. Vasconcelos & R. Oliveira (holotype RB!, isotype HB!).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Minas Gerais

Habitat: terrestrial or saxicolous species from Campos Rupestres strongly influenced by botanical elements of Campos de Altitude, 1440-1510 m. Elev.

Etymology: This new species honors Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora Aparecida), the patron Saint of Brazil venerated in the Catholic Church, represented by a dark-skinned, wooden statue of Virgin Mary. Vriesea sanctaparecidae was first collected at the summit of the Alliance Peak, in October 12th, the official national holiday that celebrates the day of Our Lady of Aparecida.

Vriesea sanctaparecidae