Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
albertiana
ID:
574574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 19: 129 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573906

Common Names

  • Tillandsia albertiana
  • Albertiana Tillandsia
  • Albert's Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia albertiana (also called Albert's Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico. It has long, narrow, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia albertiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia albertiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia albertiana 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 albertiana

Tillandsia albertiana can be found in Mexico.

Tillandsia albertiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia albertiana?

Tillandsia albertiana is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

What type of soil does Tillandsia albertiana prefer?

Tillandsia albertiana prefers sandy, well-draining soil.

What type of climate does Tillandsia albertiana prefer?

Tillandsia albertiana prefers warm, humid climates.

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

Federico Bernardo Vervoorst (1923-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124809-1: 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].