Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cuchnichim
ID:
801640

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Guess & V.Guess

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 55: 23 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800974

Common Names

  • Tillandsia cuchnichim
  • Cuchnichim's Tillandsia
  • Cuchnichim's Air Plant

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Description

Thillandsia cuchnichim (also called Cuchnichim Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces purple flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia cuchnichim is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tillandsia cuchnichim is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia cuchnichim is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Tillandsia cuchnichim

Tillandsia cuchnichim can be found in Mexico.

Tillandsia cuchnichim FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia cuchnichim?

Tillandsia cuchnichim

What is the common name of Tillandsia cuchnichim?

Cuchnichim Tillandsia

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia cuchnichim?

It is native to Mexico

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

Robert Guess: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Guess' in the authors string.
Virginia Guess: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Guess' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438333-2: 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].