Tillandsia bella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
575506
Status:
valid
Authors:
Strehl
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 54: 24 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574838
Common Names
- Bella Tillandsia
- Bella Airplant
- Bella Wild Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia bella (also called Beautiful Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rosette of narrow, linear leaves that are up to 15 cm long. It is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia bella is an ornamental plant that is often grown in gardens and containers. The leaves can be used to make tea and the flowers can be used as a garnish for salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia bella is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia bella is a tropical epiphytic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Tillandsia bella
Tillandsia bella can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Tillandsia bella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia bella?
Tillandsia bella
What is the common name of Tillandsia bella?
Bella airplant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia bella?
It is found in tropical and subtropical areas of 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
Teresia Strehl (1941-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005087-1: 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].