Tillandsia secunda
Also known as: Pitcairnia secunda (Kunth) F.Dietr.
- Pitcairnia secunda (Kunth) F.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Tillandsia secunda is a lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical 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
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms