Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
breviturneri
ID:
576019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Betancur & Néstor García

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 24: 2 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575351

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Breviturneri
  • Breviturneri's Airplant
  • Breviturneri's Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia breviturneri (also called short-twisted airplant, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has thin, twisted leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows on trees, rocks, and other surfaces in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia breviturneri 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 flower of Tillandsia breviturneri is small and white. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia breviturneri 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 breviturneri

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

Tillandsia breviturneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia breviturneri?

Tillandsia breviturneri

What is the common name of Tillandsia breviturneri?

Short-spiked Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia breviturneri?

Tropical and subtropical regions 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

Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Néstor García: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Néstor García' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007594-1: 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].