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Tillandsia iassuensis L. Hrom. & H. Hrom.

(subgen. Anoplophytum)

Publ: Bromelie 2021(2): 67-79 fig. 4-7 (2021)

Type: Brazil, Estado Bahia, Municipio Iaçu, Inselberg between the towns of Iaçu and Marcionilio Souza, alt. 400 m a.s.l., leg. 1. Jan. 1996, H. Hromadnik HR 20057 (holotype RB; iso WU).

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Distribution: Brazil: Bahia

Habitat: saxicolous on rocky outcrop in an open tree and palm savannah, ca 400 m. Elev.

Etymology: This new species is named after the town of Iaçu (lat. iassu) near near its locality.

Tillandsia iassuensis