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. \n* Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis W.Weber & Ehlers - northeastern Mexico 2. \n* Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens - much of Mexico 3. \n* Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata W.Weber & Ehlers - Sinaloa