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Connellia smithiana is a synonym of:

Lindmania smithiana (Steyermark & Luteyn) L.B.Sm.

Publ: Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 695. (1986) (1987)

Type: Venezuela: Estado Bolivar: Auyan-tepui, wet sandstone strata, on summit at south end, along Rio Churun just north of Libertador Monument, Lat. 5 ° N, Long. 62' W, alt. 2100 meters, 18 Feb 1984, James L. Luteyn & Julian A. Steyermark 9610 (holotype, VEN; isotype, NY).

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Distribution: VENEZUELA; Bolivar (Auyantepui).

Habitat: Along river with open, shrubby-herbaceous vegetation on tepui summit,, ca. 2100 ; m. Elev.

Etymology: dedicated to Dr. Lyman B. Smith, the renowned specialist of the Bromeliaceae

Lindmania smithiana