Espejo et al. 2020 (Book) Hechtia

Hechtia BROMELIACEAE

Author(s):—A. Espejo S., A.R. López F. & N. Martínez C. in Eggli, U. & Nyffeler, R. (eds.) Monocotyledons - Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants

Publication:—Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg (2020). — DOI

Abstract:—A diagnostic description of the genus is given with special emphasis on the occurrence of succulence amongst its species. The geographical distribution is outlined, together with a selection of important literature, and an explanation of the etymology of the name. This is followed by a short summary of its position in the phylogeny of the family and of the past and present classification in a phylogenetic context. The succulent features present amongst the species of the genus are shortly explained as to morphology and anatomy.

This is followed by a synoptical treatment of the species (all succulent) of the genus, complete with typification details, full synonymy, geographical and ecological data, a diagnostic description, and, where applicable, notes on phylogenetic placement and relationships, as well as economic and/or horticultural importance.

Pages: 997–1032

Taxonomy:—Hechtia argentea Considered a synonym of Hechtia glomerata Zuccarini (p.1013).—Hechtia caerulea Considered a synonym of Hechtia tillandsioides (André) L.B. Sm. (p.1030).—Hechtia capituligera Considered a synonym of Hechtia glomerata Zuccarini (p.1013).—Hechtia gayorum Considered a synonym of Hechtia montana Brandegee (p.1018).—Hechtia ghiesbreghtii Considered a synonym of Hechtia glomerata Zuccarini (p.1007).—Hechtia lepidophylla Considered a synonym of Hechtia glomerata Zuccarini (p.1007).—Hechtia liebmannii Considered a good species (p.1013).—Hechtia michoacana Considered a synonym of Hechtia reflexa L.B. Sm. (p.1018).—Hechtia perotensis Considered a synonym of Hechtia liebmannii Mez (p.1013).—Hechtia pueblensis Considered a synonym of Hechtia tehuacana B.L. Robinson (p.1029).