leaves densely rosulate, lanceolate, 6–9 in; long, 2 in; broad low down, tapering gradually to an acute point, thin flexible, subglabrous. inflorescence: peduncle twice as long as the leaves; lower bract-leaves with small spreading foliaceous tips; spikes sublax, simple, 3–4 in; long; floral bracts oblong, 1/3 in; long. flowers: calyx ¾ in; long; sepals obtuse; petal-blade narrow, oblong ½ in; long.Edited from : Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .