Tillandsia tricholepis var. tricholepis

  • 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 tricholepis var. tricholepis

  • Type

    Type. Mandon 1179 e p (holotype K, GH photo, isotypes BM, NY, P, S), Poquerani, San Pedro near Sorata, Larecaja, La Paz, Bolivia, 1858-59.

  • Synonyms

    Tillandsia polytrichoides E.Morren, Tillandsia bryoides Griseb. ex Baker, Tillandsia tricholepis var. argentea Hassl.

  • Description

    Description - Leaves not over 15 mm long; plant short-caulescent.

  • Distribution

    Epiphytic and saxicolous in humid to semiarid habitats, from near sea level to 2500 m alt, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina.

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