ON THIS PLANT
Tillandsia tenuifolia, the narrowleaf airplant, is a species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is widespread across much of South America and the Caribbean islands.Four varieties are recognized:
Tillandsia tenuifolia var. disticha (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. - States of Rio de Janeiro + São Paulo Tillandsia tenuifolia var. saxicola (L.B.Sm.) L.B.Sm. - States of Rio de Janeiro + São Paulo Tillandsia tenuifolia var. tenuifolia - most of species range Tillandsia tenuifolia var. vaginata (Wawra) L.B.Sm. - Jamaica, Martinique, Brazil, Paraguay
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Tillandsia
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Narrowleaf airplant
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