Tillandsia purpurascens Rauh

Literature references:

Die Bromelie: 2009(1):50 FCBS (Web) Rauh & Gross1990: 75:36 Roguenant 2001: 594

Comments:

• Differs from T. restrepoana in.
  1. Leaf sheath deep dark brown and contrasting
  2. Spikes stipitate and elongate
  3. Floral bracts not keeled
  4. Petals not spreading —See Rauh 1983a p. 75:37