Tillandsia turneri var. orientalis L.B.Sm.

  • 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 turneri var. orientalis L.B.Sm.

  • Type

    Type. Steyermark & Wurdack 928 (holotype US, isotypes F, NY), near Summit Camp, Río Tirica, central section of Chimantá Massif, Bolívar, Venezuela, 18 Feb 1955.

  • Synonyms

    Tillandsia multifolia Mez

  • Description

    Description - Plant flowering 15-40 cm high. Leaf-blades 15-30 mm wide. Inflorescence of few spikes or simple. Sepals 13-15 mm long.

  • Distribution

    Epiphytic in scrub forest, 1320-2300 m alt, eastern Venezuela and adjacent Brazil.

    Venezuela South America| Bolívar Venezuela South America| Amazonas Venezuela South America| Brazil South America| Amazonas Brazil South America|