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Vriesea ruschii subsp. leonii Leme

(species ruschii)

Publ: Pabstia 4(1): 2-3,8. (1993)

Type: Minas Gerais, Carangola, Serra da Araponga, Fazenda da Neblina, Parque Estadual do Brigadeiro. Epiphytic, ca 1,300m. Leg. Lucio S Leoni 1968 & Pedro I Nahoum, Aug. 1992. Holotype GFJP, Isotype HB

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Minas Gerais,

Habitat: epiphytic, 1300 m. Elev.

Etymology: This new bromeliad honours the Curator of the Herbario Guido Pabst, Lucio of S. Leoni, in recognition of his intense interest and knowledge of the flora of the State of Minas Gerais.

Vriesea ruschii subsp. leonii