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Tillandsia paleacea subsp. apurimacensis W.Till

(species paleacea)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 43(1): 7-10 (1993)

Type: Peru, Depto. Apurimac, Prov. Abancay, km 87 in via de Chalhuanca a Abancay, 30 km ante Abancay, 1840 m.s.m., 12. 8. 1982, leg. W Till & E. & F. Vitek WT183, epilithica in rupibus fere verticalibus (holotypus: WU, isotypi: USM, WU); Depto. Apurimac, Prov. Abancay, Hac. Casinchihua in valle fluminis Rio Pachachaca, 33 km (per aerem) SWab Abancay, 2300-2500 m.s.m., 21.12.1962, leg. H.H. & C.M. lltis & D. & V Ugent 826a (paratypus: K).

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Distribution: PERU; Apurimac,

Habitat: 1800-2500 m. Elev.

Etymology: The plants are named after the province, Apurimac.

Taxa included

1. Tillandsia paleacea forma disticha W.Till

Tillandsia paleacea subsp. apurimacensis