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Pitcairnia simulans H.Luther

(subgen. Pitcairnia)

Publ: Selbyana 7(1): 91 (1982)

Type: ECUADOR: Los Rios: 7 km E. of Patricia Pilar, along small creek, alt. ca.. 1000 feet, 28 July 1980, B. Hansen, R. Wunderlin, R. Sauleda, L. Davenport, J. Wiersema, H. Luther & M. Ragan 7942 (Holotype: USF; Isotype: SEL).

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Distribution: ECUADOR: Los Rios,

Habitat: ca.. 1000 feet m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific name refers to the general resemblance of this species to several other species of Pitcairnia with petiolate, polymorphic foliage found in western Ecuador. Pitcairnia simulans

• var. ornata H.Luther
• var. simulans

Pitcairnia simulans