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Tillandsia machupicchuensis Gouda & J.Ochoa

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: Phytotaxa 46: 10–18 (Fig. 1–3). (2012)

Type: PERU. Dept. Cusco: Prov. Urubamba, Distr. Machupicchu, S. of Aguas Calientes, saxicolous on steap rocky face near Rio Urubamba, Elevation 2079 m, S 13˚09.532, W 72˚ 31.430, very abundant, 31 July 2010, Fernandez, R. et al. 3574 (holotype USM!, isotype L!).

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Distribution: PERU; Cusco

Habitat: Saxicolous on steep rocky face near Rio Urubamba, 2070–2300 m. Elev.

Etymology: This Tillandsia is named after the Inca ruins known as Machu Picchu.

Tillandsia machupicchuensis