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Orthophytum argentum Louzada & Wand.

Publ: Phytotaxa 28: 27–30, Fig. 1 A–I (2011)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Rio de Contas, Fazenda Vacaro, Caminho para o Morro da Teta, 13o32’50”S, 41o52’24.2”W, 1,250 m, 12 February 2009, R.B. Louzada, M.G.L. Wanderley & A.M. Benko-Iseppon 110 (holotype SP, isotype HUEFS).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Bahia

Habitat: It grows on quartzite rock outcrops within campos rupestres as rupicolous, close to streams or in shaded habitats, more rarely in open places, 1000-1300 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of the species was chosen due the silver-like gloss of the leaves, produced by an increased density of the scales.

Orthophytum argentum