leaves ensiform, not rigid, 1 ½ ft; long, under an inch broad at the middle, tapering gradually to a long point; marginal prickles small, close. inflorescence: peduncle 5–6 in; long; bract-leaves elongated; upper short, lanceolate, erect; fertile part a moderately dense oblong spike 2–3 in; long, 1 in; diam; floral bracts ovate, 1/3 in; long. pistil: ovary with sepals as long as the bract. flowers: sepals lanceolate, as long as the ovary, with a small mucro; petal-blade oblong-lanceolate, 1 1/4 in; long.Edited from : Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .