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Canistrum guzmanioides Leme

(subgen. Canistrum)

Publ: Bradea 8(21): 116-117,.120. (1999)

Type: Bahia, Wenceslau Guimaraes, Est. Ecol. de Nova Esperanca, 25 Jul. 1998, E. Leme 4378 & R. Alves, fl. cult. Oct. 1998. Holotype: HB. Isotype: CEPEC. Paratype: E. Leme 4374 & R. Alves, fl. cult. Oct. 1998 (HB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Bahia,

Habitat: ca 800 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of this taxon was chosen to reflect its considerable similarity in overall appearance to species of the genus Guzmania, especially the sympatric G. lingulata.

Phenology: Canistrum guzmanioides probably flowers in the wild between June and October.

Canistrum guzmanioides