Souza et al. 2021 (Article) Lymania

Lymania involucrata (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a new ornamental species from Bahia, Brazil

Author(s):—E.H.D. Souza, L.Y.S. Aona, F.V.D. Souza & E.M.C. Leme

Publication:—Phytotaxa 489(2): 209–215. (2021) — DOI

Abstract:—The authors describe, discuss, and illustrate Lymania involucrata, a new ornamental species from the Atlantic Forest in the municipality of Igrapiúna, Bahia, Brazil, here considered a critically endangered species. The new species is morphologically related to L. brachycaulis but clearly diffe According to Sousa rs from it by the well-developed, involucral primary bracts and the distinct shape and size of inflorescence, primary branches, and flowers. A map of the distribution of the species and taxonomic comments are presented.

Keywords:—bromeliads, Lymania brachycaulis, Lymania corallina, ornamental plant, Poales

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Lymania involucrata