Kessous et al. 2025 (Article) Vriesea, Brazil

Vriesea museunacionalii, a new species of bromeliad named in homage to the oldest scientific institution in Brazil

Author(s):—I.M. Kessous, N.G. Silva, M. GonÇalves, J. Monteiro, A.R. Pinto & A.F. Costa

Corresponding email:—igor.kessous@gmail.com

Publication:—Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences 97(3): 1-11 2025 (online). (2025) — DOI

Abstract:—Here we describe and illustrate Vriesea museunacionalii, a newly discovered
bromeliad species endemic to the Serra do Mar in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We
compare this new species with V. erythrodactylon, enlightening the differences especially
in growth pattern, color of leaf sheaths and general inflorescence size. Additionally, we
provide nomenclatural, taxonomic, conservation, and etymological notes, as well as
photographs and illustrations. The taxon is named in tribute to the oldest scientific
institution in Brazil, the Museu Nacional da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. V.
museunacionalii is a small-ranged new species, described as critically endangered.

Keywords:—Atlantic Forest; Bromeliaceae; taxonomy; Museu Nacional

Published names (1):

Vriesea museunacionalii