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Guzmania skotakii H.Luther

Publ: Selbyana 12(1): 68 (fig.1) (1991)

Type: Costa Rica: Cartago, 3 km N of entrance to Refugio Nacional Tapanti, near Rio Macho, 650-750 m. Originally collected in June 1990 and flowered in cultivation by Chester Skotak, July 1990, Luther 2810 (SEL, holotype; CR, isotype).

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Distribution: COSTA RICA; Cartago,

Habitat: 650-750 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name honors the collector, Chester Skotak of Alajuela, Costa Rica, who has added several new country records to the bromeliad Flora of Costa Rica.

Guzmania skotakii