Tillandsia tectorum
Also known as: Pourretia nivosa É.Morren +5 more
- Pourretia nivosa É.Morren
- Tillandsia rupicola Baker
- Tillandsia saxicola Mez
- Tillandsia tectorum f. gigantea L.Hrom.
- Tillandsia tectorum var. globosa L.Hrom.
- Tillandsia tectorum var. viridula L.Hrom.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte.
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Tillandsia tectorum is a lithophytic bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Tillandsia, which contains over 700 distinct species.
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)
Ecuador, Peru