Vazquez et al. 2025 (Article) Tillandsia, Mexico
Two New Species of Large Tank-type Tillandsia (Tillandsioideae, Bromeliaceae) from western Mexico: Insights on the Tillandsia mooreana species complex
Author(s):—J.A. Vazquez G., J. Padilla L., R. Martínez G., G. Nieves H. & S. Cristobal G.
Corresponding email:—talaumaofeliae@gmail.com
Publication:—Bol. Nakari 36(1): 13-31. (2025)
Abstract:—We provide new insights into the Tillandsia mooreana (≡T. inflata) species complex, including the reduction of T. kalmbacheri as a synonym of T. mooreana. T. anatuitoensis and T. givnishiana are described and illustrated as new species. T. anatuitoensis is similar to T. mooreana in having a comparable number and length of spikes, number of flowers per spike, and similar length of sepals, but it differs from the former in having a taller habit; longer fertile portion of inflorescence; smaller floral bracts, dorsally smooth, carinate and from yellow to red or red; shorter pedicel; shorter corolla; shorter exserted corolla; petals purple vs. greenish-yellow, narrower sepals; and longer connate portion of sepals. T. givnishiana and T. cretacea share a saxicolous habit and flowers but the former differs in having longer peduncle bracts; longer and more numerous flower bracts, abaxially finely verrucose and of wine-red color vs. smooth and light pink; more numerous flowers per spike; longer and narrower sepals; longer connate portion of sepals; and larger capsules. These findings are unveiled in the light of recent fieldwork and a revision of the T. mooreana species complex. Geographical, ecological, and biogeographical differences support the proposal of these new taxa. A distribution map for similar species is provided. T. anatuitoensis and T. givnishiana were assessed as critically endangered and endangered, respectively.
Keywords:—Allopatric distribution, Bolaños, Cabo Corrientes, Jaliscan District, Puerto Vallarta, Sierra Wixárika, Tillandsia inflata
Published names (2):Tillandsia anatuitoensis
Tillandsia givnishiana
Taxonomy:—Tillandsia kalmbacheri Considered a synonym of Tillandsia mooreana L.B. Sm. (p.19).