Canela et al. 2003 (Article) Aechmea, Brazil

Revision of the Aechmea multiflora complex (Bromeliaceae)

Author(s):—M.B.F. Canela, N.P Lopez Paz & T. Wendt

Publication:—Botanical journal of the Linnean Society 143: 189–196.. (2003) — DOI

Abstract:—A taxonomic revision of the Aechmea multiflora complex (Bromeliaceae) is presented. The complex currently comprises four species belonging to the subgenus Chevaliera. In this study, we document morphological variation in herbarium and living plants in order to improve the delimitation of species in the genus Aechmea. Three species were recognized: A. multiflora, A. depressa, and A. saxicola. We propose A. hostilis to be a synonym of A. saxicola. These species are restricted to the eastern coast of Brazil, and are known from only a few herbarium collections. The conservation status of these species is ‘vulnerable’ according to IUCN criteria. We present a key, descriptions, typification, drawings, photographs and a map of distribution. © 2003 The Linnean Society of London, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2003, 143, 189-196.

Taxonomy:—Aechmea hostilis considered synonym of Aechmea saxicola L.B. Smith (p.195).—Aechmea saxicola Considered a synonym of Aechmea hostilis E. Pereira. .