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NIZANDA - A BOTANICAL OASIS

3/22/2014

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Bromeliads in Nizanda, Oaxaca
Nizanda, Oaxaca is located in the Isthumus of Tehuantepec.  It is primarily a tropical dry forest with some unusual limestone outcroppings.  It is known for it's hot springs, caves and diverse plant populations.   Several species are unique to this area and bear the locality name -  Encyclia nizandensis,  Agave nizandensis, Anthurium nizandensis and the not yet published Tillandsia nizandensis.  Other plants in Nizanda are Ficus petiolaris, Ficus pertusa, Ficus ovals, Beucarnea sp., Busera excel, Plumeria rubra, Hechtia isthmusiana, Tillandsia concolor, T. ionantha, T. makoyana, T. schiedeana and T. caput medusae to name a few.

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Tillandsia seleriana

1/27/2014

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T. seleriana in habitatTillandsia seleriana

Of the several bulbous tillandsia speceis, T. seleriana is more widespread and variable than others. It is often called an ant plant.  Myrmecophytes (ant plants) are species that provide shelter for the ants that colonize their bulbous shape and can also add some nutritional benefit to the plant.  Don't be surprised if you find that ants have invaded your T. seleriana.

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