Versieux & Wanderley 2007 (Article) Alcantarea

Two new species of Alcantarea (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsioideae) from Brazil

Author(s):—L.M. Versieux, M.G. Wanderley & M. das Graças Lapa

Publication:—Brittonia 59(1): 57-64.. (2007)

Abstract:—Alcantarea turgida and A. tortuosa are described and illustrated as new species from southeastern Brazil. The relationships of A. turgida with A. extensa and with A. vinicolor and of A. tortuosa with A. farneyi and with A. benzingii are discussed.

Keywords:—Alcantarea, Brazil, Bromeliaceae, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Tillandsioideae.

Published names (2):

Alcantarea tortuosa
Alcantarea turgida