Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
disticha
ID:
578271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 292 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577603

Common Names

  • Tillandsia disticha
  • Disticha Airplant
  • Disticha's Airplant

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia distachia gracillima Mez [unknown]
  • Tillandsia disticha gracillima Mez [valid]

Description

Tillandsia disticha (also called Two-rowed 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 disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia disticha has small, yellow 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 disticha is a succulent that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Tillandsia disticha

Tillandsia disticha is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Tillandsia disticha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia disticha?

Tillandsia disticha

What is the common name of Tillandsia disticha?

Distich Airplant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia disticha?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125071-1: 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].