Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
574388

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 434 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573720

Common Names

  • Tillandsia acuminata
  • Tillandsia Acuminata
  • Air Plant

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Description

Tillandsia acuminata (also called 'Mexican Ball Moss', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in clumps of thin, wiry stems with small, overlapping, gray-green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on tree branches.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia acuminata are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia acuminata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tillandsia acuminata

Tillandsia acuminata is found in the mountains of Mexico.

Tillandsia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia acuminata?

Tillandsia acuminata

What type of plant is Tillandsia acuminata?

Air Plant

Where is Tillandsia acuminata native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Tillandsia genus

Tillandsia abbreviata, Tillandsia abdita, Tillandsia achyrostachys, Tillandsia acuminata, Tillandsia adamsii, Tillandsia adpressiflora, Tillandsia aequatorialis, Tillandsia aeranthos, Tillandsia afonsoana, Tillandsia aguascalientensis, Tillandsia aizoides, Tillandsia albertiana, Tillandsia albida, Tillandsia alfredo-lauii, Tillandsia alvareziae, Tillandsia andicola, Tillandsia andreana, Tillandsia andrieuxii, Tillandsia angulosa, Tillandsia antillana, Tillandsia araujei, Tillandsia archeri, Tillandsia arenicola, Tillandsia arequitae, Tillandsia argentea, Tillandsia argentina, Tillandsia arhiza, Tillandsia ariza-juliae, Tillandsia atenangoensis, Tillandsia atroviolacea, Tillandsia atroviridipetala, Tillandsia aurea, Tillandsia australis, Tillandsia bagua-grandensis, Tillandsia baileyi, Tillandsia bakiorum, Tillandsia balbisiana, Tillandsia baliophylla, Tillandsia balsasensis, Tillandsia bandensis, Tillandsia barbeyana, Tillandsia barclayana, Tillandsia barrosoae, Tillandsia barthlottii, Tillandsia bartramii, Tillandsia bella, Tillandsia belloensis, Tillandsia bergerii, Tillandsia bergiana, Tillandsia bermejoensis,

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

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:253548-2: 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].