Pepinia holstii H.Luther[as Pepinia holstii ]

Observations: —This new species differs from the related Pepinia neglecta by having a much longer inflorescence (65-75 vs. 15-27 cm) with dimorphic floral bracts and shorter sepals (20-25 vs. 27-31 mm) and shorter petals (60-70 vs. 75-85 mm).

Similar dimorphism of the floral bracts occurs with the unrelated Pitcairnia simulans var. ornata H. Luther from N.W Ecuador. The brightly colored corollas of both taxa are especially conspicuous against dark fertile bracts and the red sterile apex of the inflorescence is visible for a long distance.

Edited from : Luther 2001e. An unusual new Species of Pepinia from Southeastern Peru .