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Vriesea kathyae is a synonym of:

Werauhia kathyae (J.Utley) J.R.Grant

(section Jutleya)

Publ: Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenw. 91: 42. (1995)

Type: COSTA RICA: SAN JOSE PROVINCE: Alto de la Palma de San Jose on Finca Porvenir in uncut primary forest near streams and in secondary growth and remnant trees in pastures, elev. ca 1500 m, 18 August 1975, Utley & Utley 2888 (HOLOTYPE: DUKE, ISOTYPES: CR, F and US).

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Distribution: COSTA RICA; Cartago, San Jose,

Habitat: in the premontane rain forest life zone and possibly extending slightly into the lower montane rain forest life zone., 1400-1900 m. Elev.

Etymology: This species is named in honor of Dr. Kathleen Burt-Utley who first brought this taxon to my attention.

Phenology: Flowering specimens have been collected in June.

Werauhia kathyae