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Cryptanthus ruthae Philcox

Publ: Kew Bull. 47(2): 268-26 (1992)

Type: BRAZIL: Bahia, 5 km SE of Marau at junction with new road N to Ponta do Muta, 2 Feb. 1917, Harley et al. 18507 (holotype CEPEC; isotype K);

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: In coastal evergreen forest

Etymology: This plant is named in honor of Ruth Storr who, with R. M. Harley, made many valuable bromeliad collections on their expedition to Bahia.

Cryptanthus ruthae