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Tillandsia atroviolacea Ehlers & Koide

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 47(1): 21-23 (1997)

Type: Mexico. Estado Oaxaca: San Mateo Penasco, 1700 m s. m., lithophytic, leg. P. Koide & A. Lau 91-90285, 19 Mar. 1991 (holotype, MEXU);

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Distribution: MEXICO; Oaxaca near San Mateo Penasco, growing with Tillandsia aff. juncea (Ruiz & Pavon) Poiret, and orchids.

Habitat: Saxicolous on steep rock cliffs,, 1700 m. Elev.

Etymology: Due to the nearly black petals the plant is named Tillandsia atroviolacea.

Tillandsia atroviolacea