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Pitcairnia wendtiae Tatagiba & B R Silva

(subgen. Pitcairnia)

Publ: Selbyana 25(1): 27-32 (2004)

Type: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Municipio de Paraty, Paratyminim, costoes rochosos entre Paratymirim e Saco do Mamungua, 23°14'0.6"S, 44°37'6.2"W, elev. 4 m, 5 Feb. 2003, B.R. Silva 968, R.C. Forzza, E. Borges & B. Pires (Holotype RB, isotype R).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Rio de Janeiro,

Habitat: 1-4 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name was chosen in honor of bromeliad researcher Tania Wendt, for her many contributions to the study of the genus.

Pitcairnia wendtiae