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Pitcairnia chiquitana Vasquez & Ibisch

(subgen. Pitcairnia)

Publ: Vidalia Vidalia 2(2): 3-10 (2004)

Type: Bolivia, Santa Cruz, Prov. Chiquitos: Chochis, E1 Porton, 600 m, 18°08'S, 60°02'W, saxicolous on steep rocks, 14 July, 2002, R. Vasquez, D. Ric & A. Osinaga 4561 (holotype, LPB; isotype, VASQ).

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Distribution: BOLIVIA: Santa Cruz,

Habitat: saxicolous on steep rocks, 600 , m. Elev.

Etymology: The epithet is derived from the Bolivian lowland region Chiquitania, department of Santa Cruz, that is characterized by many biological and cultural specialities

Pitcairnia chiquitana