Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cretacea
ID:
577599

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 31 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576931

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Cretacea
  • Cretaceous Airplant
  • Tillandsia

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Description

Tillandsia cretacea (also called Cretaceous Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. This plant typically grows in rocky areas and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia cretacea is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia cretacea is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water it regularly and fertilize it once a month.

Where to Find Tillandsia cretacea

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

Tillandsia cretacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia cretacea?

Tillandsia cretacea

What is the common name of Tillandsia cretacea?

Cretaceous Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia cretacea?

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:253737-2: 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].