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Tillandsia arequitae (André) André ex Mez

(subgen. Aerobia)

Publ: DC. Monogr. Phan. 9: 814 (1896)

Type: URUGUAY. [Lavalleja]: “Grotte d’Arequita, prov. de Minas”, 3 October 1890, André k-320 p.p. (lectotype K)

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Distribution: Uruguay

Habitat: This xeromorphic and epilithic species grows mainly on vertical and fully sun-exposed rocky surfaces, usually forming dense populations of profusely branched and long-caulescent plants

Phenology: Tillandsia arequitae flowers in spring, from late October to early December, with the peak blooming period in November. Fruiting occurs mainly as of December and seed dispersal from late February to April (late summer–early autumn). The complete reproductive cycle (from the onset of the inflorescence emergence to the dehiscence of capsules) takes from seven to eight months.

Tillandsia arequitae