Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
afonsoana
ID:
574534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Strehl

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 54: 23 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573866

Common Names

  • Tillandsia afonsoana
  • Afonsoana Tillandsia
  • Afonso's Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia afonsoana (also called Afonso's Air Plant, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thick, leathery leaves that are green to grey-green in color and form a rosette. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in humid, well-drained areas such as tree branches and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia afonsoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia afonsoana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia afonsoana is a epiphytic plant that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Tillandsia afonsoana

Tillandsia afonsoana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Tillandsia afonsoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia afonsoana?

Tillandsia afonsoana

What is the common name of Tillandsia afonsoana?

Air Plant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia afonsoana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Teresia Strehl (1941-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005086-1: 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].