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Werauhia lutheri S.Pierce & J.E.Aranda

(section Jutleya)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 50(5): 206-212 (2000)

Type: Panama. Prov. Panama: Cerro Jefe, Parque Nacional Chagres, 22 February 2000, Pierce 00-00013 (holotype: SCZ; isotype: SEL).

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Distribution: PANAMA; Panama, Veraguas, Chiriqui,

Etymology: This new species is named for Harry E. Luther, not only in recognition of a life-time devoted to the systematics of the Bromeliaceae, but also due to the fact that he was in possession of a single undescribed specimen.

Phenology: Observed flowering in late February, fruiting in early April.

Werauhia lutheri