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Tillandsia tomekii L.Hrom.

(subgen. Viridantha)

Publ: Bromelie 2005(s5): 57 (2005)

Type: Peru, Ancash, Huari: tributary of Rio Maranon, 2400 m, 13.03.1997, H. & L. Hromadnik HR 23157 (holo USM, iso WU).

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Distribution: PERU; Ancash,

Habitat: vertical rock walls, 2400 m. Elev.

Etymology: This new species was named after Chief Inspector Rudolf Tomek, who put reason before bureaucracy in favour of species conservation.

Tillandsia tomekii