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Genus and species?

Vriesea diamantinensis Leme, J. Brom. Soc. 47: 168-9. 1997.

A V. saxicola L.B. Smith, cui affinis, planta florida subduplo altior, laminis foliorum latioribus, bracteis scapalibus internodia distincte minoribus, base sterili ramulorum longiore, petalis flavidis sed prope apicem leviter vinaceo-venosis differt.

Type. Brazil. Minas Gerais: Diamantina, Br 259, ca 1,350 meters alt., 21 Nov. 1992, E. Leme 1817, P. Nahoum & L.C. Marigo. (holotype, HB).