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Orthophytum lucidum Leme & H.Luther

Publ: Selbyana 19(2): 189-190 "1998" (1999)

Type: BRAZIL. Minas Gerais: Br. 367, Road Itaobim to Jequitinhonha, ca. 300 m alt., 2 Dec. 1996, E. Leme 3659, H. Luther, D. Benzing and P. Nahoum fl. cult. Dec. 1997. Holotype: HB. Isotype: SEL.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Minas Gerais,

Habitat: 300 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific name refers to the bright, lustrous quality of the leaves and bracts.

Orthophytum lucidum