Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brevicapsula
ID:
575960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilmartin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 16: 156 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575292

Common Names

  • Tillandsia brevicapsula
  • Short-Capsuled Airplant
  • Short-Capsuled Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia brevicapsula (also called Short-capsule airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pineapple family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Central America. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia brevicapsula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia brevicapsula are small and white, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia brevicapsula is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Tillandsia brevicapsula

Tillandsia brevicapsula is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Tillandsia brevicapsula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia brevicapsula?

Tillandsia brevicapsula

What type of plant is Tillandsia brevicapsula?

It is an epiphytic flowering plant.

Where can Tillandsia brevicapsula be found?

It is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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

Amy Jean Gilmartin (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilmartin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124909-1: 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].