Type: Venezuela, Aragua, entre Cata y Cuyagua, Parque Nacional Henri Pittier, 10°28.959’ N 67°43.727’ W, 20-12- 2019. Fl. in cult. 24-05-2022. M. Asmuss, G. Keller, D. Garcia & M. Rondón 14 (holotype VEN)
Etymology: This species is named after Matthias Asmuss from Caracas who is dedicated to study Bromeliaceae from Venezuela and who collected this new species