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Vriesea schunkii Leme

(section Xiphion)

Publ: Bradea 4(50): 398 (1987)

Type: Espirito Santo, Mun. Alfredo Chaves, between Carolina and Sao Bento do Urania, 16 kms on BR-262. Plant epiphytic, ca 1000m, leg Roberto A Kautsky 951, Vital Schunk, Agostino Entringer, and Doreo Assuncao, October 1987. Holotype HB

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Espirito Santo,

Habitat: 1000 m. Elev.

Etymology: honors Vital Schunk for the collaboration rendered in obtaining the material for study

Vriesea schunkii