Ehlers 1993b (Article) Tillandsia

Eine Neubeschreibung von Renate Ehlers Tillandsia lautneri R.EHLERS spec. nov.

Author(s):—R. Ehlers

Publication:—Die Bromelie 1993(2): 38-40. (1993)

Abstract:—This species, earlier described as T. capitata var. guzmanioides L.B.SMITH has got now the status of a species. lt differs from T. capitata by its slightly bulbous habit, dark green leaves and dark brown sheets, smaller and thin flower bracts which are shorter than the sepals; by almost free sepals and included stamens. From T. sierrajuarezensis by lts shorter spikes (only 2-flowered), longer pnmary bracts, much shorter punctulate lepidote flower bracts, longer, two-coloured petals (violet with white base and tip) and included stamens.

Published names (1):

Tillandsia lautneri

Taxonomy:—Tillandsia capitata var. guzmanioides considered a synonym of Tillandsia lautneri R.Ehlers (p.38).