Tillandsia cretacea
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte.
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Tillandsia cretacea is a lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Tillandsia, which contains over 700 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest