Tillandsia latifolia
Also known as: Platystachys latifolia (Meyen) K.Koch
- Platystachys latifolia (Meyen) K.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or epiphyte.
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Tillandsia latifolia is an epiphytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Tillandsia genus, encompassing over 700 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Peru
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms