Seringer, Barfuss & Till, 2023 (Article) Tillandsia, Bolivia [bi-lingual]
Tillandsia mecapacana – A New Name for Tillandsia carnosa var. boliviensis and an Emended Description
Author(s):—A. Seringer, M.H.J. Barfuss & W. Till
Publication:—Die Bromelie 2023(1,2,3) : 76-91. (2023)
German title:—Tillandsia mecapacana – Ein neuer Name für Tillandsia carnosa var. boliviensis und eine erweiterte Beschreibung
Abstract:—The authors elevate Tillandsia carnosa var. boliviensis to species rank as Tillandsia mecapacana, emend its description and provide detailed illustrations. This bromeliad species, originally described as a variety of T. carnosa by Harry E. Luther, is largely unknown and originates from Mecapaca, Dpto. of La Paz, Bolivia. While it superficially resembles T. carnosa, and also T. krukoffiana, a closer morphological analysis and its terrestrial lifestyle clearly differentiate it from them. However, molecular genetic evidence suggests its closer relationship to the T. australis complex.
Published names (1):Tillandsia mecapacana