Lopez-Ferrari & Espejo 2007 (Article) Tillandsia

Tillandsia Borealis (Bromeliaceae), Una Nueva Especie Del Norte De México

Author(s):—A.R. López-Ferrari & A. Espejo-Serna

Publication:—Boletin de la Sociedad Botánica de México 80: 63-71. (2007)

Abstract:—Tillandsia borealis known from the states of Durango and Sinaloa, Mexico, is described and illustrated. The new species here proposed is recognized by its erect inflorescences, its elliptic to ovate elliptic spikes with short and robust peduncles, and its pale green petals. T. borealis is compared with T. carloshankii Matuda, T. prodigiosa Baker, and with T. macrochlamys Baker, species with similar characteristics, and a comparative table and a distribution map of these taxa are included. Key words: Bromeliaceae, Durango, Mexico, Sinaloa, Tillandsia.

Published names (1):

Tillandsia borealis