Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
chartacea
ID:
576852

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 437 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576184

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Chartacea
  • Chartacea Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia chartacea chartacea [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia chartacea (also called Chartaceous Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant with long, thin, wiry stems and small, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia chartacea is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which are said to help with respiratory ailments and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia chartacea has small, white flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia chartacea 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 chartacea

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

Tillandsia chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia chartacea?

Tillandsia chartacea

What is the common name of Tillandsia chartacea?

Chartaceous Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia chartacea?

Tillandsia chartacea is native to Mexico, where it grows on trees in 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

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:253697-2: 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].