Encyclopedia of Bromeliads

15-200.3a

Vriesea joyae var. parvula is a synonym of:

Vriesea taritubensis var. taritubensis

(species taritubensis)

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Distribution: Brazil: Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

Habitat: epiphytes on trees om the Atlantic Forest and restinga, 1-40 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet refers to the locality of the collection, Tarituba.

Phenology: Observed flowering from July to April, with greater intensity from November to February, with fruits from April to November.