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Bromelia charlesii Braun, Esteves & Scharf

Publ: Bromelie 2009(1): 28-34 (2009)

Type: Brasil, Bahia occidentalis, Municipio Luis Eduardo Magalhães, inter rupes in solo arenoso et solo saxoso, cum fruticibus, bromeliaceis (Dyckia, Encholirium), cactaceis (Discocactus catingicola Buining & Brederoo, Leocereus bahiensis ssp. barreirensis (P.J. Braun & Esteves) P.J. Braun & Esteves) inter gramineas et herbas, Esteves 428 (holo UFG).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Bahia

Habitat: Terrestrial in dryland between rocks

Etymology: We dedicate this magnificent and decorative species to Dr. Charles Esteves Pereira, the second eldest of Eddiés and Lindás five sons, supporting greatly the research on Brazilian bromeliads and cacti. Since 1981 Charles accompanied his father alone and together with Braun during numerous trips to unexplored areas of central and northeastern Brazil.

Bromelia charlesii