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Aechmea meeana is a synonym of:

Aechmea rodriguesiana (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm.

(subgen. Aechmea)

Publ: Phytologia 19(4): 281 (1970)

Type: BRASIL. Amazonas: Manaus, Reserva Florestal Ducke, Bosque das Palmeiras,.s.d., Rodrigues 5399 (Holotipo: US; Isotipo: INPA)

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Amazonas,

Habitat: in Floresta Ombrofila Densa Submontana (Mata de Terra Firme) & Campinas Amazonicas. It prefers being epiphytic, living mostly in the back of trees., 50-200 m. Elev.

Phenology: Collected with flowers in July, with fruit in November.

Aechmea rodriguesiana