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Cryptanthus brevifolius Leme

Publ: Cryptanthus Soc. J. 25(3): 79-81. (2010)

Type: BRAZIL. ESPIRITO SANTO: Serra, near BR 101, Morro do Vilante, 20°06'S40°19'W ca. 200 m elev., R. de Oliveira s. n., fl. cult. Febr. 2010, E. Leme 3841 . Holotype: RB. Isotype: HB.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Espirito Santo,

Habitat: ca. 200 m. Elev.

Etymology: Its name is a reference to the short leaf blades, which give to C. brevifolius a very typical compact appearance.

Cryptanthus brevifolius