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Goudaea ospinae var. gruberi (H.Luther) W.Till & Barfuss

(species ospinae)

Publ: Phytotaxa 279 (1): 51 (2016)

Type: Colombia: Casanare (Boyaca); San Luis de Gaceno, 3-500 m. Flowered in cultivation, 10 Oct. 1990, Franz Georg Gruber s.n. (SEL, holotype; HUA, isotype ).

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Distribution: COLOMBIA; Boyaca,

Habitat: 3-500 m. Elev.

Etymology: This beautiful new vriesea is dedicated to Franz Georg Gruber who grows many native and exotic bromeliads in his nursery in Fusagasaga, Colombia. It is a spectacular ornamental sure to become popular in horticulture.

Goudaea ospinae var. gruberi