Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
atroviolacea
ID:
575126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehlers & Koide

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 47: 21 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574458

Common Names

  • Atroviolacea Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia atroviolacea
  • Tillandsia Atroviolacea

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Description

Tillandsia atroviolacea (also called Atroviolaceous Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in rocky habitats and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia atroviolacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia atroviolacea has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia atroviolacea is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or objects. It is best grown in a pot with a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Tillandsia atroviolacea

Tillandsia atroviolacea can be found in Central and South America.

Tillandsia atroviolacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia atroviolacea?

Tillandsia atroviolacea

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia atroviolacea?

It is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

What is the flower color of Tillandsia atroviolacea?

The flowers are white or pale pink.

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

Renate Ehlers (1929-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehlers' in the authors string.
Pamela Koide (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koide' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307072-2: 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].