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Tillandsia castelensis Leme & W.Till

(subgen. Anoplophytum)

Publ: Rodriguésia 61(1): 53-57. Figs. 11 a-h, 12 a-b (2010)

Type: BRAZIL. ESPÍRITO SANTO: Castelo, proximity of the State Park of Forno Grande, ca. 1100 m elev., IX.2009, fl., R.Vasconcelos s.n. (holotype RB 495805; isotype HB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Espírito Santo

Habitat: Rupicolous in full exposed, vertical rock surfaces in the domain of the Atlantic Forest of Castelo, ca. 1100 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific name of Tillandsia castelensis is a reference to the county of Castelo, Espírito Santo, where it was originally discovered.

Tillandsia castelensis