11- 50.1

Navia liesneri L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob.

Publ: Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73(4): 709 (1987)

Type: Venezuela. Amazonas: Dept. Rio Negro, Cerro de Neblina, Puerto Chimo Camp on Rio Mawarinuma and up north slope of canyon, 150-1,800 m alt., Lat. 00º50'N, Long. 66°07'W,11 February 1984, Ronald Liesner & Charles Brewer 15866 (holotype, US; isotype, MO).

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Distribution: VENEZUELA; Amazonas (Sierra de la Neblina)

Habitat: In crevices and on bluffs of lower tepui slopes, 400-800 m. Elev.

Etymology: Named after Ronald Liesner, one of the collectors of the type specimen

Navia liesneri