leaves not seen. inflorescence a flabellate panicle of 6 dense simple spikes 6–8 in; long, an inch broad; branch-bracts ovate, acute, rigidly coriaceous, lower 3–4 in; long; floral bracts oblong, rigid, glossy, narrowed suddenly to a point, 1½–1¾ in; long, an inch broad. flowers: sepals lanceolate, acute, an inch long; petals not seen.Edited from : Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .