摘要

aechmea subgenus chevaliera (gaudich. ex beer) baker, is represented in the brazilian amazon by two species: a. fernandae (e. morren) baker and a. rodriguesiana (l. b. sm.) l. b. sm., the latter being restricted to this region. a. rodriguesiana is characterized by flowers arranged on racemes of spikes, oval floral bracts with entire margins that completely surround the ovary, and by cuculate white petals. the present work has as main goal to complement the description and illustration of this species, exclusive to the brazilian amazon, allowing its recognition and conservation. data on geographical distribution, habitat, and phenology are presented.

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