Quebrada de los Cuervos, Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
Saxicolous on vertical rock faces exposed to full sun, Epiphytic
Tillandsia bandensis
subsp. grandipetala
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) bandensis Baker (1889) subsp. grandipetala Rossado (2019)
- [ Etymology ] Banda province, Uruguay + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- [ Etymology ] grandis + petalus in Latin (large + petals)
- Floral bracts are covered with trichomes. Flowers are larger with a strong fregrance.
- [ Size ] W 7 cm x H 8 cm
- [ Petal ] Blue
- [ Bract ] Green
- [ Flower ] November - January
- No photo
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
- [ Species ] bandensis
- [ Subspecies ] grandipetala
Cultivation
Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.
Cultivation Log
- No records