Vriesea procera

Description

Vriesea procera is a species in the genus Vriesea. This species is an epiphyte native to Trinidad and South America. Four varieties are recognized: 1. Vriesea procera var. debilis Mez - Trinidad, southern + eastern Brazil 2. Vriesea procera var. procera - Trinidad, southern + eastern Brazil, Guianas, Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay 3. Vriesea procera var. rubra L.B.Sm - Trinidad, eastern Brazil 4. Vriesea procera var. tenuis L.B.Sm - eastern Brazil from Bahia to São Paulo