Species in Tillandsia

Found in the Barranca del Cobre of Chihuahua, Mexico, growing on trees at about 1200 m. The specific epithet honours Elizabeth Gay of Tarzana, California.

Known from Narino in southern Colombia, growing on trees in forest at 2000 m on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera of Pasto. The species is known only from the type collection.

Occurs in Ecuador and Peru, growing epiphytically in dry open scrub and woodland at elevations of 200-900 m.

Native to northwestern Mexico, growing as an epiphyte in dry forests and thickets at elevations of 10 to 45 meters.

This species is distributed in the Ancash region of Peru, growing on steep rock walls at elevations of 500 to 2500 m.