Tillandsia polita
Also known as: Tillandsia polita var. elongata Ehlers +1 more
- Tillandsia polita var. elongata Ehlers
- Tillandsia vicentina var. glabra L.B.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Tillandsia polita is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Tillandsia, which contains over 700 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest