Tillandsia capillaris
Also known as: Diaphoranthema capillaris (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer +14 more
- Diaphoranthema capillaris (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer
- Tillandsia capillaris f. capillaris
- Tillandsia capillaris f. hieronymi (Mez) L.B.Sm.
- Tillandsia capillaris f. incana (Mez) L.B.Sm.
- Tillandsia capillaris f. typica L.B.Sm.
- Tillandsia capillaris var. incana Mez
- Tillandsia capillaris var. lanuginosa Mez
- Tillandsia dependens f. percordobensis (Mez) A.Cast.
- Tillandsia dependens f. perusneoides (Mez) A.Cast.
- Tillandsia dependens var. percordobensis Mez
- Tillandsia dependens var. perusneoides Mez
- Tillandsia hieronymi Mez
- Tillandsia lanuginosa Gillies ex Baker
- Tillandsia permutata A.Cast.
- Tillandsia propinqua var. saxicola Hieron.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Originating in South America, Tillandsia capillaris is an epiphytic or lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Uruguay
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms