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Tillandsia yanacensis L.Hrom. & H.Hrom.

(subgen. Anoplophytum)

Publ: Bromelie 2023(1-3): 28-30 figs. 3–5,11,12 (2023)

Type: PERU. Dpto. of Ancash: Prov. of Corongo, Distr. of Yánac, on the road to Pomabamba near the village of Yánac, on steep rocks on the northern slope of the Nevado Champará (Cordillera Blanca) between Yungay Pampa and the pass before Pasacancha (pass Sihuas – Santa valley), near the turnoff to Sihuas, 3,000 m a.s.l., leg. 6 August1978, H.& L. Hromadnik HR 4233, ex cult. coll. Hromadnik, 19 Juli 2023 (holo WU, iso WU)

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Distribution: PERU: Ancash

Habitat: saxicolous on steep northern facing rocky slopes, 2800–3000 m. Elev.

Etymology: Tillandsia yanacensis is named after the only settlement near its locality, the small town of Yánac.

Tillandsia yanacensis