Jason Grant 1912 Det. by: J. Grant, VII 1992 Phenology: LR 9 June 1992 09:17N 83:49W 300 m SAN JOSE, PEREZ ZELEDON Fila Costeña. Large plants 2-2.5 m tall along coastal shores. Leaves very spiny! Inner leaves surrounding the nidular inflorescence light pink; bracts light pink; flowers pink-fuchsia; fruit red.
J.F. Morales 2808 Det. by: J. F. Morales, VI 1994 Phenology: FR 28 May 1994 09:40N 84:22W 200 m SAN JOSE, PURISCAL Z.P. La Cangreja Faja Costeña del Valle de Parrita. Terrestre, en cepas. Frutos secos, en inflorescencias aglomeradas, casi sésiles.