Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
castellani
ID:
576736

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 104: 80 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576068

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Castellani
  • Castellani's Airplant
  • Castellani's Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia castellani (also called Castellani'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 castellani 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia castellani has small, tubular, yellow flowers with purple bracts. The seeds are very small and have a silvery-gray color. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia castellani is a small, epiphytic plant with a rosette of long, thin leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated by division of the rosette. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly with rainwater or distilled water. The soil should be kept slightly moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Tillandsia castellani

Tillandsia castellani can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Tillandsia castellani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia castellani?

Tillandsia castellani

What is the common name of Tillandsia castellani?

Castellani's Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia castellani?

Tropical rainforests

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

IPNI record: 124957-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001419448
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-268742: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.