Vriesea amadoi Leme[as Vriesea amadoi Leme]

Diagnose: —A V. unilateralis (Baker) Mez, cui affinis, foliis coriaceis, bracteis floriferis obtusis minoribusque, floribus brevioribus, petalis anguste obovatis differt.

Observations: —This new Vriesea can be related to V. unilateralis, differing by its coriaceous leaves, smaller and obtuse floral bracts, smaller flowers, and narrowly obovate petals.

Edited from : Leme 1995b. (protologue) Miscellaneous new species of the Brazilian Bromeliaceae .