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Vriesea sulcata L.B.Sm.

(section Xiphion)

Publ: Mem. New York BG 9(3): 315, 317 (1957)

Type: VENEZUELA. Amazonas: Cano Yutaje, Cerro Yutaje. Rio Manapiare, 21 February 1953, Maguire 35374 (holotype NY!, US![fragment])

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Distribution: VENEZUELA: Amazonas

Habitat: 500–1500 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet “sulcata” refers to the sulcate floral bracts in sicco

Vriesea sulcata