Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
duratii
ID:
578508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vis.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nuovi Saggi Imp. Regia Accad. Sci. Padova 5: 271 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577840

Common Names

  • Tillandsia duratii
  • Durat's Airplant
  • Duratii Airplant

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Synonyms

  • Tillandsia gigantea Ruchinger [unknown]
  • Phytarrhiza circinalis E.Morren ex Baker [unknown]
  • Tillandsia revoluta Burb. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Tillandsia duratii (also called Durat's Airplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Tillandsia duratii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create unique floral arrangements and decorations.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tillandsia durattii var. confusa (Hassl.) L.B.Sm.
Tillandsia duratii var. duratii
Tillandsia durattii var. saxatilis (Hassl.) L.B.Sm.
Tillandsia duratii var. confusa (Hassl.) L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tillandsia duratii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and gray.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tillandsia duratii is an epiphytic plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Tillandsia duratii

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

Tillandsia duratii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tillandsia duratii?

Tillandsia duratii

What type of plant is Tillandsia duratii?

Air plant

What is the natural habitat of Tillandsia duratii?

Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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

Roberto de Visiani (1800-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125086-1: 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].