Abstract
Dyckia pontesii, a new species of Bromeliaceae (Pitcairnioideae) to Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) is described and illustrated. Data on habitat, ecology, geographical distribution, morphological affinities and evaluation about its threat of extinction according to the criteria of the IUCN are provided.
Key words:
taxonomy; austro-brasilica flora; dryland plant; Pampa biome
