Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
circinnatioides
ID:
577029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 45: 187 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576361

Common Names

  • Circinnatioides Tillandsia
  • Tillandsia Circinnatioides
  • Tillandsia Circinnatioid

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Description

Tillandsia circinnatioides (also called Circinnatioid Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in humid tropical forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia circinnatioides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its air-purifying properties. It can also be used as a natural air freshener.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia circinnatioides is a small epiphytic plant that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the plant. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Tillandsia circinnatioides

Tillandsia circinnatioides can be found in Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.

Tillandsia circinnatioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia circinnatioides?

Tillandsia circinnatioides

What is the common name of Tillandsia circinnatioides?

Circinnatoides airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia circinnatioides?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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

Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253707-2: 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].