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Tillandsia ilseana W.Till, Halbritter & Zecher

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 39(4): 152-156 (1989)

Type: Mexico, Guerrero: along the road from Chilpancingo to Chilapa, c. 1300-1600 m , epiphytic on oaks, March 1980, E. & I. Zecher, s.n. 8/80, (holo- & isotype WU).

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Distribution: MEXICO; Guerrero,

Habitat: epiphytic on oaks, 1300-1600 m. Elev.

Etymology: The new plant is named in honor of Mrs. Ilse Zecher who first recognized this novelty in the field.

Tillandsia ilseana