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Orthophytum catingae Leme

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 57(5): 204-207 (2007)

Type: Brazil: Bahia, Jeremoabo, Raso da Catarina, APA da Arara Azul de Lear, on sandsoil, May 2003, S. Linhares 1224, P Lima, S. & D. Tutken, fl. cult. Febr. 2005, E. Leme 5717 (Holotype, HB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL;: Bahia, Alagoas,

Habitat: terrestrial on sandsoil in semi-arid regions, ca.230 m. Elev.

Etymology: Named after the ecosystem known as "Caatinga"

Orthophytum catingae