Tillandsia erubescens


Tillandsia erubescens 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.
Three varieties are recognized:
  1. Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis W.Weber & Ehlers – northeastern Mexico
  2. Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens – much of Mexico
  3. Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata W.Weber & Ehlers – Sinaloa

Cultivars

Tillandsia 'Cherub'Tillandsia 'Montoro'

Uses

The Pima of Mexico occasionally eat T. erubescens and Tillandsia recurvata flowers due to their high sugar content.