Tillandsia retorta
Also known as: Tillandsia caespitosa Gillies +2 more
- Tillandsia caespitosa Gillies
- Tillandsia cespitosa Gillies
- Tillandsia nappii var. darwinii Lorentz & Niederl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Tillandsia retorta is an epiphytic bromeliad within the Bromeliaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest