Wisnev & Wiersema 2021 (Article) Guzmania, Aechmea

Guzmania anae Wisnev nom. nov., a replacement name for Guzmania spectabilis (Mez & Wercklé) Utley, with neotypification of Aechmea spectabilis (Linden ex Galeotti) Brongn. ex Houllet

Author(s):—M.A. Wisnev & J.W. Wiersema

Publication:—Journal of the Bromeliad Society 71(3): 140-146. (2021)

Abstract:—Due to the unexpected discovery of the previously unknown name Guzmania spectabilis Linden ex Galeotti, the currently used Guzmania spectabilis (Mez & Wercklé) Utley is revealed as an illegitimate later homonym. A replacement name is published for the latter name. In addition, a neotype is designated for Guzmania spectabilis Linden ex Galeotti, which serves as basionym of Aechmea spectabilis (Linden ex Galeotti) Brongn. ex Houllet.

Published names (1):

Guzmania anae

Taxonomy:—Guzmania spectabilis a new name for Guzmania spectabilis (Mez & Wercklé) Utley (p.142).—Guzmania spectabilis Considered the basionym of Aechmea spectabilis Brongn. ex Houllet (p.145).—Guzmania spectabilis Neotype designated: Colombia, Norte de Santander, Pamplona, December [1845 or 1846 (see Nevling 1973: 227)], Funck & Schlim 1463 (P barcode P02176133) (p.145).