Tillandsia erubescensSchlechtendal, Linnaea 18: 427-429. 1844. is a species of epiphytic plants of the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico, found over much of the country from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant FamiliesEspejo-Serna, A. & López-Ferrari, A.R. (2005). Bromeliaceae. Flora de Veracruz 136: 1-307. Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones sobre Recursos Bióticos, Xalapa, Veracruz
Three varieties are recognized:
Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis W.Weber & Ehlers – northeastern Mexico Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens – much of Mexico Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata W.Weber & Ehlers – Sinaloa
Cultivars Tillandsia 'Cherub' Tillandsia 'Montoro'BSI Cultivar Registry Retrieved 11 October 2009
Uses The Pima of Mexico occasionally eat T. erubescens and Tillandsia recurvata flowers due to their high sugar content.
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