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Pitcairnia amboroensis Ibisch, R.V squez, E.Gross & Kessler

(subgen. Pitcairnia)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 49(3): 126,.129-132. (1999)

Type: Bolivia. Departamento Santa Cruz: Province A. Ibanez, waterfalls of the Rio Surutu, nearby Jardin de las Delicias, in the zone of influence of Amboro National Park, about 63º35'W, 17°50' S, about 600 m a.s.l., on steep rock cliff in semideciduous forest. 5 October 1997, Pierre & Claudia Ibisch No. 97.0004A (holotype LPB).

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Distribution: BOLIVIA; Santa Cruz,

Habitat: about 600 m. Elev.

Etymology: This extremely beautiful species with ornamental potential is named after Amboro National Park

Phenology: In cultivation in Santa Cruz (where the climate is comparable to the Surutu site), flowering has been observed from January to June. The inflorescence needs about one month for development.

Pitcairnia amboroensis