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Neoregelia brigadeirensis Paula & Leme

(subgen. Longipetalopsis)

Publ: Pabstia 8(I): 2,7. (1997)

Type: Minas Gerais, Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro, Faz. Brigadeiro, along Corrego do Ouro, C C . de Paula 1268 legit, fl. cult. Oct.1996, E. Leme 3567. Holotype:VIC. Isotype: HB, GFJP.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Minas Gerais,

Habitat: 1,200 to 1,500 m. Elev.

Etymology: The epithet N. brigadeirensis refers to the locality where this species is found (Serra do Brigadeiro), plus the Latin suffix ensis, meaning "belonging to a certain place."

Phenology: Flowering is from October to February.

Neoregelia brigadeirensis