Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brevior
ID:
575988

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 436 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575320

Common Names

  • Tillandsia brevior
  • Shorter Airplant
  • Shorter Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia brevior (also called 'Short 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 brevior 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 brevior 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 brevior is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tillandsia brevior

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

Tillandsia brevior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia brevior?

Tillandsia brevior

What is the common name of Tillandsia brevior?

Shorter Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia brevior?

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253646-2: 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].