Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brevilingua
ID:
575978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 32: 535 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575310

Common Names

  • Tillandsia brevilingua
  • Short-Tongued Airplant
  • Short-Tongued Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia brevilingua (also called 'Short-Tongued Air Plant', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rosette habit and grows to a height of 10-15 cm, with narrow, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia brevilingua is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as an air purifier, as it absorbs pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tillandsia brevilingua 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 brevilingua 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 brevilingua

Tillandsia brevilingua can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Tillandsia brevilingua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia brevilingua?

Tillandsia brevilingua

What is the common name of Tillandsia brevilingua?

Short-tongued Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia brevilingua?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124911-1: 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].