Orthophytum horridum Leme

Literature references:

Cact. Succ. J.: 78:32c FCBS (Web) J. Bromeliad Soc.: 54:41bd Tropiflora Cargo Rep: 14(3)

Comments:

• This new species was encountered growing on thin organic soil accumulating on inclined rocky surfaces in, where it forms medium-sized populations under direct sunlight. In comparison to the known taxa, Orthophytum horridum can be considered a large species, and one of the tallest of the genus when in bloom, with very pronounced spines which inspired its name. —See J. Bromeliad Soc.