Encyclopedia of Bromeliads

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Tillandsia insignis is a synonym of:

Werauhia insignis (Mez) W.Till, Barfuss & R.Samuel

(section Jutleya)

Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 54 (1): 13-14 (2004)

Type: Morren Icon s n (holotype K), based on Pfau 229 (LG, n v) Chiriqui, ("Costa Rica") Panama.

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Distribution: COSTA RICA: PANAMA;

Habitat: Terrestrial and epiphytic in rainforest,, 900-2700 m. Elev.

Werauhia insignis

var. brevifolia H.Luther ex J.R.Grant