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Tillandsia mecapacana

Air Plant, Airplant
Also known as: ×Racindsia Takiz. +16 more
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Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.

Naturally occurring in South America, Tillandsia mecapacana (commonly known as Air Plant) is a lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia

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