Tillandsia capillaris is a species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is native to southern and western South America (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador).Three taxa are recognized at the 'form' level:
Tillandsia capillaris f. capillaris - most of species range
Tillandsia capillaris f. cordobensis (Hieron.) L.B.Sm. - Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Chile
Tillandsia capillaris f. virescens (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B.Sm. - Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Chile