Pitcairnia orchidifolia Mez
Taxonomic Notes:
- There is some confusion as to the proper application of this name; the original description indicates that all of the leaves are alike, but more recent collections identified as this species have reduced, spiny, outer leaves. It is possible that the type collection (Pittier 8931, US, VEN) is incomplete or that the more recent collections are incorrectly identified. —See Holst 1997 p. 644
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