Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
carnosa
ID:
576663

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 251 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575995

Common Names

  • Carnosa Air Plant
  • Carnosa Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Carnosa

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Description

Tillandsia carnosa (also called Woolly 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 carnosa is a popular ornamental plant, prized for its bright pink flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia carnosa var. carnosa
Tillandsia carnosa var. brevistipitata Rauh
Tillandsia carnosa var. longispicata Rauh
Tillandsia carnosa var. boliviensis H.Luther

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia carnosa 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 carnosa is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Tillandsia carnosa

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

Tillandsia carnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia carnosa?

Tillandsia carnosa

What type of plant is Tillandsia carnosa?

Air Plant

Where is Tillandsia carnosa 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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253685-2: 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].