Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
tillandsioides
ID:
341590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 104: 72 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340922

Common Names

  • Bakerantha
  • Tillandsioides
  • Bakerantha Tillandsioides

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Synonyms

  • Bakeria tillandsioides André [valid]
  • Hechtia tillandsioides (André) L.B.Sm. [valid]

Description

Bakerantha tillandsioides (also called Tillandsia-like Bakerantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It typically grows in moist forests, in rocky areas, and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerantha tillandsioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bakerantha tillandsioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerantha tillandsioides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Bakerantha tillandsioides

Bakerantha tillandsioides is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.

Bakerantha tillandsioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerantha tillandsioides?

Bakerantha tillandsioides

What is the common name of Bakerantha tillandsioides?

Tillandsia-like Bakerantha

What is the natural habitat of Bakerantha tillandsioides?

Dry forest and scrubland

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:28761-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].