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Navia pungens L.B.Sm.

Publ: Mem. New York BG 9(3): 310, 311 (1957)

Type: Maguire et al 31652 (holotype, US; isotype, NY), Cano Verada, Cerro Guanay, Cano Guaviarito, Rio Manapanare, Rio Ventuari, Amazonas, Venezuela, 30 Jan 1951.

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Distribution: VENEZUELA; Amazonas (Cerro Guanay, Cerro Yutaje)

Habitat: Forming small colonies on rocks in open areas of tepui slopes and summits, 900-1800 m. Elev.

Etymology: pungens= sharp pointed (referring to the pungent floral bracts)

Navia pungens