Valentim & Louzada 2020 (Article) Tillandsia, Brazil

A new record of Tillandsia candida Leme (Bromeliaceae, Tillandsioideae) and notes on its taxonomy

Author(s):—R. Valentim & R. Louzada

Publication:—Hoehnea 47: online (e132019). (2020) — DOI

Abstract:—Tillandsia candida Leme is a Brazilian endemic species known only from its type specimen. In this work, it is presented
new distributional records for the species, located 205 km from the type locality. In addition, a morphological description
and illustrations of vegetative and reproductive characters are presented, as well as updated data on the conservation status
of the species.

Keywords:—Anoplophytum, Bahia, endemism, Morro do Chapéu, taxonomy