Encyclopedia of Bromeliads

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Tillandsia tetrantha is a synonym of:

Racinaea tetrantha (Ruiz & Pav.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

Publ: Phytologia 74: 158. (1993)

Type: Ruiz & Pavon s n (holotype MA, F photo), Muna, Huanuco, Peru.

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Distribution: VENEZUELA; PERU;

Habitat: Epiphytic in forest,, 1800-3250 m. Elev.

Racinaea tetrantha

var. aurantiaca (Grisebach) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

var. caribaea (L.B.Sm.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

var. densiflora (André) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

var. miniata (André) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

var. ramosior (L.B.Sm.) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

var. scarlatina (André) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.