Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
carlos-hankii
ID:
576647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 45: 186 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575979

Common Names

  • Carlos-Hankii Air Plant
  • Carlos-Hankii Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Carlos-Hankii

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Description

Tillandsia carlos-hankii (also called Carlos Hank's Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, gray-green leaves and a central rosette of pink and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia carlos-hankii is used as an ornamental plant and for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia carlos-hankii has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia carlos-hankii is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Central America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is usually done by division of the plant or by seed. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Tillandsia carlos-hankii

Tillandsia carlos-hankii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Tillandsia carlos-hankii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia carlos-hankii?

Tillandsia carlos-hankii

What type of plant is Tillandsia carlos-hankii?

Air Plant

Where is Tillandsia carlos-hankii native to?

Mexico

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

Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253682-2: 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].