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Cryptanthus bibarrensis Leme

Publ: Cryptanthus Soc. J. 17: 86 (2002)

Type: Bahia, Itapetinga, Duas Barras, Fazenda Santa Cruz, ca. 300 m elev.., leg. R. F. Reis Junior s. n., fl. cult. Dec. 2001, E. Leme 5016. Holotype: HB.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Bahia,

Habitat: 300 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of C. bibarrensis is a reference to the locality of Duas Barras, where it was found growing terrestrially within an open Atlantic Forest, about 300 m elevation, forming small groups spread in the area.

Cryptanthus bibarrensis