Tillandsia callichroma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callichroma
ID:
576320
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Hrom.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 1993: 27 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575652
Common Names
- Callichroma Tillandsia
- Callichroma Air Plant
- Callichroma Spanish Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia callichroma (also called Beautiful 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 callichroma is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia callichroma 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia callichroma 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 callichroma
Tillandsia callichroma can be found in the mountains of Mexico.
Tillandsia callichroma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia callichroma?
Tillandsia callichroma
What type of plant is Tillandsia callichroma?
Airplant
Where does Tillandsia callichroma grow?
Mexico and Central 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
Lieselotte Hromadnik (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hrom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312615-2: 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].