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Tillandsia itatiensis E.H. Souza & Leodegario

(subgen. Phytarrhiza)

Publ: Phytotaxa 456(2): 187-193 Fig. 2–4 (2020)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Itatim, Estrada de Itatim para distrito Tartaruga (Milagres), 12°45’17.0”S 39°41’00.3”W, 15 September 2019, M.M. Leodegario 56 & E.H. Souza (holotype HURB 25011!).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: saxicolous on an inselberg

Etymology: The specific epithet is a reference to the municipality of Itatim, Bahia state, where T. itatiensis was collected.

Phenology: The blooming season starts in September, and some blooming specimens can be found until October. The flower remains opened for two days, with anthesis starting at 5 a.m.

Tillandsia itatiensis