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Aechmea discordiae Leme

(subgen. Aechmea)

Publ: Bradea 4(33): 255 (1986)

Type: Elton M. C. Leme 822. Roberto Menescal e Renato Bello (AB, holotype; RB, isotype). BRAZIL: Bahia; Ubaitaba-Marau, vicinity of Marau.

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia.

Habitat: low on trees, deciduous forest, full exposure to sun, in small grouped populations, in herbaceous restinga vegetation

Etymology: The specific epithet derives from an argument that arose among the collectors regarding the identity of the freshly collected specimen.

Aechmea discordiae