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Tillandsia aeranthos var. rosea T.Strehl |
(species aeranthos)Publ: Iheringia 54: 22-23 (2000)
Distribution: BRAZIL; Rio Grande do Sul,
Habitat: it was found on a branch of a dead tree in wasteland in the urban area of Porto Alegre.
Etymology: the name of the variety makes reference to the clear pink tone of the petals in contrast to the other varieties that have petals blue or white.
Phenology: it blooms between August and September. ..