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Tillandsia ermitae L.Hrom.

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: Die Bromelie 2007(1): 16-23 (2007)

Type: Peru, Depto. Lima, Rio Rimac, above Matucana, side valley "Ermita", 3400 m, H. & L. Hromadnik HR23188 (holo USM).

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Distribution: PERU; Lima,

Habitat: on steep rocks, 3400 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name is derived from a small handwritten signpost with the name of the sidevalley of Rio Rimac where the new species was found: "Ermita".

Tillandsia ermitae