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Pitcairnia fusca H.Luther

(subgen. Pitcairnia)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 31(2): 64-65 (1981)

Type: ECUADOR: Pichincha: Old road from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Quito, 26 km east of Las Palmas, ca. 2000 m, 5 Aug. 1980, Luther, Wunderlin, Hansen, Sauleda, Ragen, Davenport & Wiersema 380 (HOLOTYPE: SEL).

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Distribution: ECUADOR: Pichincha

Habitat: ca. 2000 , m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific name refers to the dark, dull brown coloration of the floral bracts.

Pitcairnia fusca