Tillandsia geissei R.A.Philippi |
(subgen. Anoplophytum)Publ: Gartenflora 38: 369, pl. 1302, figs 2-2f (1889)
Distribution: CHILE: Antofagasta, Atacama
Habitat: Saxicolous on open rocky ground, and epiphytic on cacti,, 200-600 m. Elev.
Etymology: The name honours Wilhelm Guillermo Geisse (1846-1925) co- worker of the great naturalist and botanist dedicated to the study of theChilean flora, Rodulfo Amando Philippi. .