; 0 habit of ae.glomerata, leaves not green. inflorescence a long panicle, the lower branches formed of 8–10 densely glomerate spikes forming a globose cluster 3–4 in; diam., on a short spreading peduncle; floral bracts ovate-cuspidate, coriaceous, 3/4–1 in; long. flowers: calyx with ovary 3/4 in; long; sepals lanceolate-acuminate.Edited from : Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .