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Guzmania inkaterrae Gouda & C.Soto

Publ: Phytotaxa 46: 10-18 (Fig. 4-6) (2012)

Type: PERU. Dept. Cusco: Prov. Urubamba, Distr. Machupicchu, S. of Aguas Calientes, Rio Urubamba, elevation 2079 m, S 13˚09.532, W 72˚31.430. Epiphyte on stem of a small tree near the river, 31 July 2010, Fernandez, R. et al. 3577 (holotype USM, isotype L).

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Distribution: PERU: Cusco

Habitat: Epiphytic on trees in the interior of the mountain forest along the Rio Urubamba, ca. 2070 m. Elev.

Etymology: This Guzmania is named in honour of the Inkaterra organisation of Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, its owner José Koechlin and the head of the gardens Carmen Soto, who are very enthusiastic about the native plants, the biodiversity and the environment of that area.

Guzmania inkaterrae