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Tillandsia caldasiana Baker  diagnose
; 0 acaulescent. leaves 30–40, densely rosulate, lanceolate-acuminate, 6–8 in; long, � in; broad above the dilated base, finely lepidote over both surfaces. inflorescence: peduncle as long as the leaves; bract-leaves with long lanceolate points; fertile part a dense panicle 2–3 in; long; branch-bracts ovate�acuminate, 1–1� in; long; lower spikes an inch long; floral bracts oblong- lanceolate, � in; long. calyx � in; long; petal-blade red, lingulate, � in; long.

Edited from ( 5-42-2014): Baker 1889. (protologue) Handbook of the Bromeliaceae .