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Canistrum auratum Leme

(subgen. Cucullatanthus)

Publ: Pabstia 4(3): 2,7 (1993)

Type: Minas Gerais, near Manhuacu, Alvim Seidel 1049 legit, fl. cult. Dec. 1990, E. Leme 1679. Holotype: HB. Isotype: RB, SEL.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Minas Gerais,

Etymology: The golden yellow primary bracts of this species inspired its name, from the Latin auratus, meaning "golden".

Canistrum auratum