Aechmea calyculata var. variegata T.Strehl[as Aechmea calyculata var. variegata T. Strehl]

Diagnose: —A Aechmea calyculata var. calyculata cui affinis est, set in lamina foliarum striata differt.

Observations: —Aechmea calyculata var variegata stands out from the typical variety by the leaves having lines or longitudinal bands (two or various) yellowish or clear green (vs. green leaves without lines or bands)

Translated by Butcher from: Strehl 2004. (protologue) Novos taxons de Tillandsia subgênero Anoplophytum (Bromeliaceae) do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil .