Encyclopedia of Bromeliads

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Tillandsia mollepataensis H.Hrom. & L.Hrom.

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: Die Bromelie 2023(1-3): 43 -52 figs. 2, 5–10 (2023)

Type: PERU. Dpto. of La Libertad: Prov. of Santiago de Chuco, Distr. of Mollebamba, Mollepata near Santiago de Chuco, 3,000 m a.s.l., on steep cliffs, leg. 9 March 1997, H. & L. Hromadnik HR 23123 (holo WU 0008461: https://wu.jacq.org/ WU0008461).

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Distribution: PERU: La Libertad

Habitat: Saxicolous on the steepest sections of sandstone formations, and forms larger groups with highly branched root systems, 3000 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name „mollepataensis“ refers to the locality of the species, the small town of Mollepata in the southernmost section of the Provincia (Prov.) of Santiago de Chuco, Dpto. of La Libertad.

Phenology: The flowering period of Tillandsia mollepataensis in its native habitat occurs in late summer there, approximately in the months of February and March.