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Pitcairnia purpusii is a synonym of:

Pitcairnia calderonii Standl. & L.B.Sm.

(subgen. Pitcairnia)

Publ: Contrib. Gray Herb. 98: 8 pl. 3 figs. 1, 2 (1932)

Type: Calderon 2595 (holotype, GH), Volcan de Izalco, Sonsonate, Salvador, 1931.

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Distribution: MEXICO; GUATEMALA; HONDURAS;

Habitat: Terrestrial and sax:colous, thickets, woods and cliffs,, 1400-1800 m. Elev.

Pitcairnia calderonii