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Aechmea tomentosa Mez

(subgen. Aechmea)

Publ: DC. Monogr. Phan. 9: 229 (1896)

Type: Pernambuco, Igarassu, 16 Nov 1887, Ramage s. n. Holotype: BM; photo HB.

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Pernambuco, Alagoas,

Phenology: flowering occurs from July to September when two to nine functional flowers are produced daily and pollinated by Amazilia fimbriata, Glaucis hirsuta and Phaethornis ruber.

Aechmea tomentosa