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Cryptanthus capitatus Leme

Publ: Cryptanthus Soc. J. 9(4): 6-9. (1994)

Type: BRAZIL: Espirito Santo: Aracruz, Pelado, 200 m, May 16,1987, E. M. C. Leme, R. Menescal & R. Bello 1117 (holotype, HB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Espirito Santo

Habitat: in forest, growing in shady conditions on a small mountains close to the sea, ca. 200 m. Elev.

Etymology: The epithet refers to the capitate inflorescence.

Cryptanthus capitatus