Gouda 2026f (Article) Ronnbergia, Colombia

Ronnbergia kentii (Bromeliaceae), a new species from Risaralda, Colombia

Author(s):—E.J. Gouda

Publication:—Phytotaxa 776(2): 189-195. (2026/09/24) — DOI

Abstract:—A new species of Ronnbergia (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae) from Risaralda, Colombia is described and illustrated, and compared with its morphological closest relative R. veichii, which has a much wider distribution from Costa Rica to Peru. This new species is less colorful than the bright red R. veichii, and only known from Risaralda.

Keywords:—Bromelioideae, Ronnbergia veichii, Taxonomy

Published names (1):

Ronnbergia kentii