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Cryptanthus giganteus Leme & A.P Fontana

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 58(1): 15-17 (2008)

Type: Brazil: Espirito Santo, Sao Roque do Canaa, district of Sao Jacinto, Saude, Bacia hidrografica do Rio Doce, Subbacia do Rio Santa Maria do Rio Doce, property of Luiz Antonio Marianelli,l9° 42'08" S, 40°36'51" W 196 m elev., E. Leme 6919, A. P. Fontana, L. Kollmann & M Zanoni, fl. cult. Dec. 2006. (Holotype, HB. Isotype, MBML).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Espirito Santo,

Habitat: terrestrially on the deep shaded floor of a dry, semi-deciduous vine-rich Atlantic forest fragment, 170-200 m. Elev.

Etymology: characterized by its very long and broad leaves - which inspired its name

Cryptanthus giganteus