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Tillandsia colganii Ehlers |
(subgen. Aerobia)Publ: J. Bromeliad Soc. 47(3): 103-106 (1997)
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Distribution: BOLIVIA; Santa Cruz The plant is currently known only from the type location.
Habitat: saxicolous, 2700-3200 m. Elev.
Etymology: Tillandsia colganii is dedicated to its discoverer Len Colgan from Adelaide, South Australia, who discovered the plant during a trip to Bolivia in July, 1993. Mr. Colgan is the President of the South Australian Bromeliad Society and an avid bromeliad grower who, through many years of contact and cooperation, has become a good friend.
