Gross & Hase 2004 (Article) Tillandsia

Tillandsja rudolfii GROSS & HASE, spec. nov.

Author(s):—E. Gross & F. Hase

Publication:—Die Bromelie 2003(3): 76-78. (2004)

Abstract:—Titlandsia rudolfii is a new species, growing epiphytically in 2700 m with a coot and wet climate near Cuenca in Ecuador. It is related to T biflora Ruiz & Pavon and T ionochroma André ex Mez but differs from both: Leaves up to 5 cm broad. Inflorescences densely capitate bipinnate. Spikes with 7 flowers and up to 8,5 cm long. Floral bracts exeeding the sepals and tip to 45 cm long. Sepals 30 mm long.

Published names (1):

Tillandsia rudolfii