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Orthophytum diamantinense Leme

(subgen. Clavanthus)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 58(6): 257-261 (2008)

Type: Brazil, State of Minas Gerais, road Datas to Serro, ca. 1100 m elev. Terrestrial in Campos Rupestres, 22 Nov. 1991, E. Leme 1825, P. Nahoum & L.C. Marigo, fl. cult. Oct. 2007. Holotype: HB.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Minas Gerais

Habitat: Terrestrial in accumulated organic material among rock outcrops and in crevices, completely exposed to sunlight or more often partially protected by shrubs, 1100 m. Elev.

Etymology: Named after the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Orthophytum diamantinense