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Tillandsia huamelulaensis Ehlers

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 56(2): 56-59 (2006)

Type: Mexico. Oaxaca: Inter urbes Huatulco et Salina Cruz prope pagum Huamenula, epiphytica in vegetatio arida in fructibus et arboribus parvis una cum Tillandsia rolandgosselinii Mez, 100–200 m, 5 Feb. 2003, R. Ehlers, M. Kretz, J. Lautner & U. Lautner EM030406 (holotype, MEXU; isotype, WU).

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Distribution: Mexico: Oaxaca

Habitat: epiphyte in tropical deciduous forest, in sub-humid, arid areas, 0–250 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet refers to the area of Huamelula, near the locality of type (see nomenclatural notes in the Discussion).

Phenology: Flowering occurs in February, October, and November, fruiting in November.

Tillandsia huamelulaensis