Tillandsia cryptopoda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptopoda
ID:
577686
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 1: 229 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577018
Common Names
- Tillandsia
- Wild Pine
- Air Plant
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Tillandsia cryptopoda (also called Cryptic Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees and rocks in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tillandsia cryptopoda is used as an ornamental plant and for air purification.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tillandsia cryptopoda is a pinkish-purple color and has six petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tillandsia cryptopoda is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is done by carefully separating the plant into two or more sections, each with its own root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it prefers bright, indirect light and regular misting.
Where to Find Tillandsia cryptopoda
Tillandsia cryptopoda can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Tillandsia cryptopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tillandsia cryptopoda?
Tillandsia cryptopoda
What is the common name of Tillandsia cryptopoda?
Cryptic-footed airplant
What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia cryptopoda?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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:253742-2: 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].