Biology:Tillandsia jalisco-monticola

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Tillandsia jalisco-monticola
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T. jalisco-monticola
Binomial name
Tillandsia jalisco-monticola
Matuda

Tillandsia jalisco-monticola is a species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to the State of Jalisco, Mexico and its species name means "mountain dweller". Its small purple flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and it has large red- to yellow-tinted bracts all year long.

The Tillandsia jalisco-monticola is the ambassador plant of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.

Cultivars

  • Tillandsia 'Amigo'
  • Tillandsia 'Nellie Rose'
  • Tillandsia 'Silver Queen'

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7802578 entry