Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
dasyliriifolia
ID:
577854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 25: 304 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577186

Common Names

  • Tillandsia Dasyliriifolia
  • Lily-Leaf Airplant
  • Lily-Leaf Tillandsia

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia pulvinata É.Morren ex Baker [valid]

Description

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia (also called Liriope-leaved Tillandsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bromeliad family, Bromeliaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia has been used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ingredient in cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia has small, yellow flowers that are tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia is a small, epiphytic species from Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tillandsia dasyliriifolia

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia dasyliriifolia?

Tillandsia dasyliriifolia

What is the family of Tillandsia dasyliriifolia?

Bromeliaceae

What is the common name of Tillandsia dasyliriifolia?

Dasyliriifolia Tillandsia

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253754-2: 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].