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Tillandsia x marceloi H.Takizawa & P.Koide

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 49(5): 213-215 (1999)

Natural hybrid: Tillandsia achyrostachys and Tillandsia bourgaei

Type: Mexico: OAXACA: Guelatao to Ixtlan, 1,700 m., 12 February 1999, H. Takizawa, Koide, Schuster, Kinnard & Lau s.n. (Holotype: SEL).

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Distribution: MEXICO; Oaxaca

Habitat: Epiphytic in disturbed pine forest, 1700 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific name honors Mr. Marcelo Pablo, Ms. Pamela Koide's father. When he was only 14 years old, he left his native Philippines by ship for an uncharted future. He had surmounted many difficulties and eventually became a United States citizen. He rose to Chief Petty Officer during a 22-year career in the U.S. Navy, and died February 8, 1999 in his Serra Mesa home. He was 85.

Tillandsia x marceloi