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Tillandsia velutina Ehlers

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 44(4): 153-155 (1994)

Type: Holotype. Mexico. State of Chiapas, on road from Motozintla to Tapachula, 1800 m s.m., leg. K. & R. Ehlers 891303 (holotype, WU; isotypes, WU).

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Distribution: GUATEMALA; MEXICO;

Habitat: humid forest areas on pine trees, 1200-2000 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name is taken from the Latin adjective, velutina, meaning velvety.

Tillandsia velutina