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Guzmania hirtzii H.Luther

Publ: Selbyana 12(1): 71 (fig.4) (1991)

Type: Ecuador: Prov. Napo, Cosanga, km 112 Quito-Tena, 1,850 m; June 1983, C. H. & P. M. Dodson, D. Benzing & A. Hirtz 14009 (SEL, holotype; MO, isotype).

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Distribution: ECUADOR; Napo, Tungurahua,

Habitat: 1700-2500 m. Elev.

Etymology: This beautiful new Guzmania is dedicated to the collector, Alexander Hirtz of Quito, Ecuador .

Guzmania hirtzii