Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
crenulipetala
ID:
577588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 76 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576920

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Crenulipetala
  • Crenulate Airplant
  • Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia crenulipetala (also called Crenulate Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical moist forests, tropical wet forests, and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia crenulipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make wreaths and decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia crenulipetala has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia crenulipetala is a small, epiphytic species of bromeliad. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia crenulipetala

Tillandsia crenulipetala is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Tillandsia crenulipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia crenulipetala?

Tillandsia crenulipetala

What is the common name of Tillandsia crenulipetala?

Crenulate Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia crenulipetala?

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253736-2: 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].