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Pitcairnia simulans var. ornata H.Luther

(species simulans)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 42(6): 243-244 (1992)

Type: Ecuador: Carchi, El Pailon ca. 45 km below Maldonado, 800 m elev., 26 Nov. 1979, M. Madison & L. Besse 7012 (SEL, holotype; QCA, isotype).

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Distribution: ECUADOR; Carchi,

Habitat: 800-1250 m. Elev.

Etymology: he variety name refers to the colorful, ornamental qualities of the inflorescence.

Pitcairnia simulans var. ornata