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Type: Article
Published: 2018-01-30
Page range: 101–147
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Taxonomic revision of the Caribbean-endemic species of Wittmackia (Bromeliaceae)

Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Sede Bogotá), Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Ciencias Naturales, Carrera 45 # 26-85, Edificio 421, Oficina 304
Bromeliaceae Wittmackia Hohenbergia Ronnbergia Alliance Monocots

Abstract

A taxonomic revision of the 17 Caribbean-endemic species of Wittmackia (Bromeliaceae) is presented. This group is a monophyletic lineage previously circumscribed as Hohenbergia subg. Wittmackiopsis but later transferred to Wittmackia based on phylogenetic and morphological evidence. This taxonomic treatment includes a complete overview of the morphological variation of the species, their geographical distribution and habitat, and notes on their ecology and conservation. A taxonomic key for the identification of the species is provided. Finally, complete descriptions with comments on the taxonomy, geographic distribution and habitat are presented.