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Vriesea lymansmithii is a synonym of:

Werauhia lyman-smithii (J.Utley) J.R.Grant

(section Jutleya)

Publ: Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenw. 91: 43-4. (1995)

Type: COSTA RICA: HEREDIA PROVINCE: 1-2 km south of the junction of highways 9 and 120 on Hwy. 9, slopes above the Rio Desengano, 22 May 1976, Utley & Utley 4960 (HOLOTYPE: DUKE; ISOTYPES: CAS, CR, DUKE, F, MO, US).

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Distribution: COSTA RICA; Heredia, San Jose,

Habitat: Cordillera Central de Costa Rica and the northern slopes of the Cordillera de Talamancain the lower montane rain forest life zone., 1500-2100 m. Elev.

Etymology: This species is named in honor of Dr. Lyman B. Smith of the Smithsonian Institution whose monumental labors in the taxonomy of the Bromeliaceae have stimulated and formed the basis for studies of the biology, ecology and systematics of this unique epipthytic family. Dr. Smith has willingly shared his vast knowledge and experience with all who have sought his advice.

Phenology: Flowering specimens have been collected in May and June.

Werauhia lyman-smithii