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This name record (from Tropicos) is not included in version 1.1 of The Plant List. It is possible the same name is included from a different data source, to check this you can search for Tillandsia excelsa in version 1.1 of The Plant List.

Tillandsia excelsa Mez is a synonym of Vriesea elata (Baker) L.B.Sm.

This name is a synonym of Vriesea elata (Baker) L.B.Sm..

The record derives from Tropicos which reports it as a synonym (record 4303951) with original publication details: Monogr. Phan. 9: 766 766 1896.