Abstract
This study provided an amendment to the original description for Pitcairnia ulei (Pitcairnioideae - Bromeliaceae).
Key words:
Cerrado; Pepinia; Poales; winged seeds
| Species | Inflorescence | Floral bracts | Petal appendage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcairnia ulei | Simple or compound | Smaller than pedicels | Present |
| Pitcairnia bradei | Simple* | Smaller than pedicels* | Absent* |
| Pitcairnia cristalinensis | Simple* | Equaling to exceeding ovary* | Present* |
