Silva & Leme 1999 (Dissertation) Aechmea

Rediscovering Aechmea triticina Mez

Author(s):—B.R. Silva & E.M.C. Leme

Publication:— (1999).

Abstract:—Aechmea triticina was described in 1892 by Karl Mez, based on material collected by A. Glaziou with no reference to date, at the locality of Palmeiras, Rio de Janeiro State. The holotype is presently located at the Herbarium of the Botanischer Garten und Botanisches Museum Berlin-Dahiem, Germany. Since the original description, practically nothing has been added to the knowledge about the species

Taxonomy:—Aechmea triticina Rediscovering and description of Aechmea tritacina Mez (non sensu L.B.Sm. 1955, Went 1979) (p.168-173).