Tillandsia variabilis Schltdl. (Linnaea 18: 418. 1844)
Localities: West Indies (native), Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic, Gonave, Haiti, Tortue,], Puerto Rico (native)[ Mona, Vieques], ], Bahamas (native), North America (native: FL), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Curujey (Cuba),
Synonyms: Tillandsia domingensis Mez (Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 73. 1919.), Tillandsia laxa Griseb. (Fl. Brit. W. I. 596. 1864), Tillandsia sublaxa Baker (J. Bot. 25: 280. 1887), Tillandsia valenzuelana A. Rich. (in R. de la Sagra, Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot. 11: 267. 1850.),
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Last edited 22 Sep 10