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Guzmania zakii H.Luther

Publ: Phytologia 74: 452-3. (1993)

Type: ECUADOR. Pastaza, Carretera de Petro-Canada, 115 km S of Coca, 4 km S of Rio Tiguino, 320 m, 22-28 Feb 1989, Vlastimil Zak 4017 (HOLOTYPE: MO).

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Distribution: ECUADOR; Pastaza, Sucumbios,

Habitat: 265-320 m. Elev.

Etymology: The epithet honors Vlastimil Zak of Quito, Ecuador, who first collected this new species during a botanical inventory sponsored by Petro-Canada & Gas Inc.

Guzmania zakii