14-146

Tillandsia cardenasii L.B.Sm.

(subgen. Aerobia)

Publ: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts & Sci. 70(5): 154, 167 pl. 3 figs. 5, 6 (1935)

Type: Cerro Macho near Tomina, 2730m, Chuquisaca, Bolivia; Cardenas 491, Apr, 1933.

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Habitat: wide spread in Bolivia. Its southernmost occurrence lies in the valley of the Rio Mataca, Dept. Potosi, its northernmost occurs in the vicinity of the city Cochabamba. It is most common near Sucre and east of it (Type locality!),. All of the plants from the type locality hardly show any deviation in their characteristics, and this includes those from extreme situated places of discovery ( as at Omereque, 1600 m, Dept. Cochabamba)., 2100 and 3000 m. Elev.

Tillandsia cardenasii

• var. major Ehlers & L.Hrom.

Tillandsia cardenasii