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Vriesea serranegrensis Leme

Publ: Phytotaxa 16: 33-34 (2011)

Type: BRAZIL. Minas Gerais: Itamarandiba, Padre João Afonso, Serra do Espinhaço, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Parque Estadual de Serra Negra, próximo a torre de celular da Telemig, 18º 00’ 20.2” S, 42º 43’ 28.9” W, 1200–1600 m, 13–14 September 2006, Fontana, Mota & Brahim 2408, fl. cult. October 2008, Leme 6904 (holotype HB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL. Minas Gerais

Habitat: rupicolous in the “Campos Rupestres” vegetation, growing under full sun exposuse in sites with rock outcrops, 1200–1600 m. Elev.

Etymology: This species is named for Serra Negra State Park, where the species was discovered, bringing to light the importance of conserving the rich biodiversity of this State Park.

Vriesea serranegrensis