Encyclopedia of Bromeliads

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Tofieldia rupestris is a synonym of:

Brocchinia rupestris (Gleason) B.Holst

Publ: BioLlania Ed. Esp. 6: 377. (1997)

Type: Altson 326 (holotype, K, flower), Macreba Falls, Kurupung River, Essequibo, Guyana, 28 Aug 1925.

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Distribution: GUYANA; Essequibo,

Habitat: On sandstone in stream bed or by falls, upper Mazaruni River Basin,, 1000 m. Elev.