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Vriesea mitoura L.B.Sm.

(section Xiphion)

Publ: Mem. New York BG 18(2): 32 fig. 5 I-K (1969)

Type: BRAZIL. Amazonas: Rio Negro, on rocks in igarape, Serra Pirapucu, Rio Maturaca, Rio Cauaburi, 1,250–1,300 m alt, 29 January 1966, Silva & Brazão 60945 (holotype US!, isotype NY!)

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Distribution: Venezuela & Brazil

Habitat: 400–1450 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet “mitoura” probably refers to the caudate apex of the leaf blades, “mitos”=thread

Vriesea mitoura