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Type: Article
Published: 2015-04-15
Page range: 111–116
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Bromelia gracilisepala (Bromeliaceae), a new species from the northwestern frontier of Brazil

Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, R. Pacheco Leão 915, CEP 22460-030, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, R. Pacheco Leão 915, CEP 22460-030, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Bromelioideae Rondônia Amazon Distiacanthus

Abstract

We describe and illustrate a new species of Bromelia, from Nova Mamoré, Rondônia state, Brazil. Bromelia gracilisepala is distinguished from its closest relatives by its leaves narrowed toward the base; inflorescence capituliform, sunk in the center of the rosette; sepals linear exposing most of the petals; petals magenta with white margins. This study also discusses its similarities with other species of Bromelia.