Tillandsia capitata
Also known as: Tillandsia capitata var. capitata +1 more
- Tillandsia capitata var. capitata
- Tillandsia tephrophylla Harms
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte or epiphyte.
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Tillandsia capitata is an epiphytic or lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Tillandsia is notably large, comprising more than 700 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest