Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
buchlohii
ID:
576109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 43: 11 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575441

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Buchlohii
  • Buchlohii's Airplant
  • Buchlohii's Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia buchlohii (also called Buchloh's Air Plant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in humid forests, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia buchlohii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia buchlohii has a small flower with a white or yellowish petal and a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia buchlohii is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated through division or offsets. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia buchlohii

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

Tillandsia buchlohii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia buchlohii?

Tillandsia buchlohii

What is the common name of Tillandsia buchlohii?

Buchloh's Airplant

What type of plant is Tillandsia buchlohii?

Epiphyte

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

Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253655-2: 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].