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Tillandsia cristagallii Ehlers

(subgen. Tillandsia)

Publ: Bromelie 2002: 32 (2002)

Type: Holotype EM880706 leg. K & R Ehlers March 1988, Mexico, State of Chiapas, between Motosindla and Tapachula, 1800m alt., epiphytic. WU

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Distribution: MEXICO; Chiapas Only known from the type locality.

Habitat: pineforest and mixed woodland and is very widespread., 1800 m. Elev.

Etymology: The plant is locally called Cresta de Gallo - The cockscomb.

Tillandsia cristagallii