Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
caliginosa
ID:
576312

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Till

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 147: 282 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575644

Common Names

  • Caliginosa Tillandsia
  • Caliginosa Air Plant
  • Caliginosa Spanish Moss

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia crocata major Rauh [unknown]
  • Tillandsia myosura Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia caliginosa (also called Caliginous Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It grows in humid forests and other moist areas. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia caliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia caliginosa is small and purple, with five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedling is thin and has a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia caliginosa is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a sunny location with plenty of air circulation. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Tillandsia caliginosa

Tillandsia caliginosa can be found in the mountains of Mexico.

Tillandsia caliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia caliginosa?

Tillandsia caliginosa

What type of plant is Tillandsia caliginosa?

Airplant

Where does Tillandsia caliginosa grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907713-1: 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].