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Aechmea viridipetala A.F.Costa & Amorim

(subgen. Aechmea)

Publ: J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 139: 34–37 (2012)

Type: Brazil. Bahia, Barro Preto, Serra da Pedra Lascada, 13.7 km de Barro Preto, na estrada que passa pela faz. Sa˜o Miguel em direção à serra, 14u469130S 39u129100W, 13 Dec 2004, Amorim 4531, Jaramillo, Sant’Ana, Castro, Cardoso (holotype CEPEC).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Bahia

Habitat: Grows in shady localities in primary or advanced secondary forest remnants, 600 - 900 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name chosen for Aechmea viridipetala is a reference to the color of its petals, which have a white base and green apex.

Phenology: Floral buds and flowers in December and fruits in April.

Aechmea viridipetala