Tillandsia adpressa var. adpressa

  • Authority

    Smith, Lyman B. & Downs, Robert J. 1977. Tillandsioideae (Bromeliaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 14 (2): 663-1492. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Bromeliaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Tillandsia adpressa var. adpressa

  • Type

    Type. André 3792 (holotype K, GH photo), Pululahua Volcano, Pichincha, Ecuador, Jun 1876.

  • Description

    Description - Inflorescence 15-20 cm long, often decurved; primary bracts shorter to longer than the spikes; spikes erect and appressed to the axis at maturity, lax, about 10-flowered.

  • Distribution

    Epiphytic in woods, 2200-3400 m alt, southern Colombia to northern Peru.

    Peru South America| Amazonas Peru South America| Colombia South America| Valle Colombia South America| La Libertad Peru South America|